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N401 XNT

1996 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,481 mi
Last recorded64,481 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 XNT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,481 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

hand brake long travel

steering rack rough operation

Fail 22 Dec 2008 64,425 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

steering rack rough operation

Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,909 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 55,040 miles

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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N401 XNT is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N401 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 N401 XNT registered?

N401 XNT is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N401 XNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 XNT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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