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N585 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,319 mi
Last recorded113,319 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2007 113,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak, spare wheel missing, front discs corroding and in poor condition.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,730 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 104,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

fluid stains on servo/master cylinder

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front top suspension mount slight play

offside rear body trim missing

offside wheel trim missing

oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

spare tyre flat

underbody fuel lines and brake hoses partially encased

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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N585 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N585 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 N585 XBL registered?

N585 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N585 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N585 XBL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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