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N408 XOA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,267 mi
Last recorded137,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN408 XOA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 137,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front tyres (raised tread) close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2013 135,153 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills corroding

front brake pads not visible

Pass 2 Jul 2012 132,227 miles

front pads not visible

front tyres wearing on edges

general underside corrosion

lower engine mount has excessive movement

Fail 2 Jul 2012 132,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads not visible

front tyres wearing on edges

general underside corrosion

lower engine mount has excessive movement

Pass 1 Jul 2011 129,515 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 129,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 126,363 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 126,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 124,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 121,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 121,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 118,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 118,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 108,833 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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N408 XOA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N408 XOA, 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 N408 XOA registered?

N408 XOA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N408 XOA safe to buy?

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