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N216 XNT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

38,372 mi
Last recorded38,372 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 XNT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 38,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 38,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 38,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 38,234 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 38,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,693 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,383 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,037 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,608 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

rear bearings slightly noisey

Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres deteriorated

rear bearings slightly noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,071 miles

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

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,654 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,055 miles

both front tyres starting to wear. sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,553 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,276 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to the sidewalls but not resulting in cords being shown

Fail 8 Aug 2008 33,276 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to the sidewalls but not resulting in cords being shown

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,870 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 31,751 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 31,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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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N216 XNT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 N216 XNT, 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 N216 XNT registered?

N216 XNT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N216 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 XNT shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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