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N704 KAT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 KAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,690 miles

as initial test

Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,158 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s door and barrel damaged

o/s/f wing,doors x2 and bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,503 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 73,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front.discs.are.corroded

front.droplink.bushes.perishing.an.splitting

front.pads.appear.low

nearside.of.front.screen.chipped

nearside.rear.wheel.bearing.noisey

noise.from.rear.brakes.when.braking.possible,shoes.worn.out

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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N704 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N704 KAT, 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 N704 KAT registered?

N704 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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