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N382 XNT

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,352 mi
Last recorded96,352 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN382 XNT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2007 96,352 miles

Front bumper insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 May 2006 89,700 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 89,700 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumper insecure

Fail 15 May 2006 89,633 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Additional sidelamp to n/s/f not working,Obligitory front side lamps working.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate fitment poor.

Insecure wiring hanging from underside of vehicle.

Plastic shroud around both front seatbelt stalk cables cracked.

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure.

Rearmost exhaust rubber perishing.

Some corrosion present to offside rear brake pipe.

Swept area of front screen margially reduced by modified wipers.

Tailgate can only be opened from inside vehcle.

Unable to assess some areas of underbody structure due to fitment of bodykit.

Wiring poorly routed into passenger compartment from engine bay chafing on metal edge,this may in future constitute a fire risk.

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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N382 XNT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red 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 N382 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 N382 XNT registered?

N382 XNT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N382 XNT safe to buy?

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