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N897 KAT

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,190 mi
Last recorded125,190 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 KAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 125,190 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Fail 6 Apr 2011 125,190 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 9 Apr 2010 124,136 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 117,759 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear floor corroded slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2007 111,307 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front bumper cracked / on o/s/f

Pass 18 Aug 2006 100,949 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 100,949 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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N897 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 N897 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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N897 KAT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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