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N630 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN630 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 112,325 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 10 Jul 2009 112,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 14 Jun 2008 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front top strutmonts

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,712 miles

area around top of offside rear shockabsorber corroded

engine oil leak

front antiroll bar link bar bushes perishing

nearside headlight glass cracked

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2007 99,583 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bad engine oil leak, also leaking onto exhaust down pipe

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front anti roll bar link bar bushes badly perished

Nearside headlight glass badly cracked

Top of offside rear shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 92,395 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front fog light lens broken

Fail 14 Jun 2006 92,395 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

nearside front fog light lens broken

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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N630 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N630 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 N630 XBL registered?

N630 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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