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N580 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,749 mi
Last recorded76,749 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,749 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 76,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2010 72,431 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 67,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,464 miles

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

front discs pitting on inner face

slight play in o/s steering rack side arm centre brake pipe starting to corrode misting of oil on o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,941 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

has slight wear present in off side track rod knuckle

Fail 7 Jul 2006 58,550 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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N580 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N580 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 N580 XBL registered?

N580 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1996.

Is N580 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N580 XBL shows 9 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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