1996 Renault Clio 1.2L Petrol · N981 GNK
1996 Renault Clio (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 63,754 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N981 GNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2008
- 63,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N981 GNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Renault Clio (N981 GNK) between August 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”.
N981 GNK Mileage History
- 05/08/200552,170 mi
- 01/09/200654,983 mi+2,813 mi
- 04/09/200654,983 mi
- 10/10/200759,090 mi+4,107 mi
- 10/10/200863,754 mi+4,664 mi
Average of roughly 3,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk1 Phase 3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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