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N966 CMK

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 CMK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2014 57,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 57,986 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,896 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,966 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,051 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 55,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 52,384 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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N966 CMK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N966 CMK, 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 N966 CMK registered?

N966 CMK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N966 CMK safe to buy?

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