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N573 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,365 mi
Last recorded89,365 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,365 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s driveshaft inner seal leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s driveshaft inner seal leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,834 miles

Slight Wheel Bearing Noise To Both Rear Wheel Bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,810 miles

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

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

Slight Wheel Bearing Noise To Both Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,833 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,871 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,871 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,765 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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N573 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N573 XBL, 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 N573 XBL registered?

N573 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N573 XBL safe to buy?

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