MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
clutch heavy and judders
offside rear tyre 2mm and perished
slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
coolant stain on engine
front brakes over half worn
lower steering coupling worn too limit
offside rear tyre worn
slight wear nearside front top mount
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
both rear tyre outer walls perished.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N289 XUK is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N289 XUK, 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 N289 XUK registered?
N289 XUK is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 1996.
Is N289 XUK safe to buy?
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