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N856 BKV

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 BKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pads warning wires broken

slight drag on offside front brake

some descrepency in rear brake readings

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,377 miles

See advisory notice No. 721467877155

Fail 26 Jun 2007 88,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Engine stabilizer bush split

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

Nearside inner driveshaft boot / seal damp

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,985 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wrong fuel cap fitted

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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N856 BKV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N856 BKV, 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 N856 BKV registered?

N856 BKV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N856 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 BKV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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