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N659 KPV

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

108,860 mi
Last recorded108,860 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 KPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,860 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

silght damage to n/s/f side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2008 108,488 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

silght damage to n/s/f side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2007 97,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2006 91,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 91,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 May 2005 82,891 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISKS ARE CORRODED ON THE INSIDE

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON INNER EDGES 165/65/13T

REAR NO PLATE IS WORN

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N659 KPV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N659 KPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N659 KPV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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