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N639 ARA

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

41,892 mi
Last recorded41,892 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 ARA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ignition lights not working

vehicle over heating

Fail 24 Mar 2025 41,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ignition lights not working

vehicle over heating

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,738 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 41,738 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,599 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,009 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 41,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,953 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,950 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 38,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,193 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,134 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,252 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,212 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,528 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,528 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,596 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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N639 ARA is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N639 ARA, 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 N639 ARA registered?

N639 ARA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N639 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N639 ARA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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