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N885 KGS

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 KGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,876 miles

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

exhaust corroded/repaired

front tyres low on tread/wearing unevenly

offside front brake hose signs of rubbing

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,876 miles

exhaust corroded/repaired

front tyres low on tread/wearing unevenly

offside front brake hose signs of rubbing

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,206 miles

front tyres low on tread

Fail 2 Dec 2008 25,189 miles

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

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

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

front tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,996 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,107 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,081 miles

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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N885 KGS is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N885 KGS, 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 N885 KGS registered?

N885 KGS is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N885 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 KGS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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