1996 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · P351 KJA
1996 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 94,081 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P351 KJA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2010
- 94,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P351 KJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Renault Clio (P351 KJA) between February 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
P351 KJA Mileage History
- 24/02/200661,856 mi
- 23/02/200769,247 mi+7,391 mi
- 27/02/200769,247 mi
- 21/02/200876,084 mi+6,837 mi
- 25/02/200876,084 mi
- 28/01/200981,856 mi+5,772 mi
- 28/01/200981,856 mi
- 27/07/201094,081 mi+12,225 mi
- 28/07/201094,081 mi
Average of roughly 7,288 miles per year across 9 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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