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N73 KFW

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,841 mi
Last recorded54,841 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 KFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,841 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Engine Steady Bar Mounting Rubbers Deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Leak

Engine Steady Bar Mounting Rubbers Deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre aged (8 years old)

Nearside rear tyre aged (8 years old)

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

Offside rear tyre aged (over 8 years old)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre aged (8 years old)

Nearside rear tyre aged (8 years old)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre aged (over 8 years old)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,619 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 44,517 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,122 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 42,115 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,086 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 42,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,988 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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N73 KFW is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N73 KFW, 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 N73 KFW registered?

N73 KFW is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N73 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N73 KFW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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