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N794 KAT

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,382 mi
Last recorded38,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 KAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 38,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,982 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,982 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,525 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,616 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint?

Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,600 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint?

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,897 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jun 2012 35,259 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,343 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 31,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,044 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,839 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2005 26,315 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N794 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N794 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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N794 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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