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N852 KWX

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN852 KWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,765 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,218 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 85,868 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 85,868 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,064 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 79,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N852 KWX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N852 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 N852 KWX registered?

N852 KWX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N852 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N852 KWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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