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N734 KAT

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,672 mi
Last recorded138,672 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN734 KAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 138,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2012 138,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2011 135,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leaks engine/transmission

slight damage to offside rear lamp

Fail 28 Jun 2011 135,379 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise nearside front ball joint dust cover split

nearside front anti roll bar link bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Jun 2010 130,176 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

spare tyre deflated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 130,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

spare tyre deflated

Pass 18 Jun 2009 125,131 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 118,134 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 118,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 110,650 miles

O/S/F TYE CUT BUT NOT BUT NOT TO CORDS

Pass 26 Jun 2006 100,978 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 100,978 miles

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

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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N734 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N734 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 N734 KAT registered?

N734 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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