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N132 XPY

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,326 mi
Last recorded95,326 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 XPY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 95,326 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 87,664 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight exhaust blow from manifold to downpipe gasget

Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,886 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 78,886 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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N132 XPY is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N132 XPY, 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 N132 XPY registered?

N132 XPY is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N132 XPY safe to buy?

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