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N68 KGN

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN68 KGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,476 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 99,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 92,118 miles

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

Oil leak

slight roughness in steering rack when turning lock to lock

wire wrapped around front section of exhaust.

Fail 29 Dec 2008 92,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

slight roughness in steering rack when turning lock to lock

wire wrapped around front section of exhaust.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 83,854 miles

BAD oil leak!

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

BAD oil leak!

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,595 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

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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N68 KGN is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N68 KGN, 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 N68 KGN registered?

N68 KGN is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N68 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N68 KGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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