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N861 KAT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,947 mi
Last recorded75,947 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 KAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,947 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,947 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2007 64,365 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N861 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 N861 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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What year was N861 KAT registered?

N861 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N861 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N861 KAT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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