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N710 BKJ

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,278 mi
Last recorded90,278 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN710 BKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,278 miles

both front tyres BADLY worn on edges

some corrosion to offside & nearside rear suspension prescibed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2013 86,991 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,803 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

some damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

some damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,970 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

o/s headlight pattern poor

o/s mirror lens loose

oil leak n/s inner drive shaft seal

Pass 6 Apr 2010 63,998 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,624 miles

Brake fluid H2O content above 3% advise brake fluid change

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,747 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 44,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 35,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,254 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 27,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N710 BKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol 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 N710 BKJ, 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 N710 BKJ registered?

N710 BKJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N710 BKJ 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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