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N41 XAO

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 XAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2010 120,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 120,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 114,320 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,592 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 108,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 103,171 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 103,171 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N41 XAO is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N41 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N41 XAO registered?

N41 XAO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N41 XAO safe to buy?

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