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N821 KWX

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 KWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 99,094 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 99,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

aux belts loose

both front fog lamps in/op

both rear wheel bearings developing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 95,629 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 95,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

engine oil leak

front driving lamps not working

front no plate marked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror insecure

slight leak on exhaust centre mount

spare wheel not in carrier

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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N821 KWX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N821 KWX, 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 N821 KWX registered?

N821 KWX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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