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N687 KNG

1996 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,004 mi
Last recorded109,004 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 KNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,004 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nearside door mirror missing

Fail 24 Jul 2015 109,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nearside door mirror missing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 105,840 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 105,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,629 miles

adv rear no plate damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 98,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

adv rear no plate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,197 miles

slight noise in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 90,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 90,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough sounding

Pass 20 Jul 2006 88,175 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 86,116 miles

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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N687 KNG is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N687 KNG, 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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What year was N687 KNG registered?

N687 KNG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N687 KNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N687 KNG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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