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N639 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,697 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Oil leak ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Oil leak ()

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED ,,LOW ON EDGE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 15 Mar 2016 111,811 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED ,,LOW ON EDGE

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,128 miles

Wheel trim missing

Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,122 miles

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel trim missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,816 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel trim missing

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter minor oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter minor oil leak

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Wheel trim missing

Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,595 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter minor oil leak

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Wheel trim missing

wires hanging low by offside front anti roll bar

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 83,884 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel trim missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,469 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Wheel trim missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,483 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel trim missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,324 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 52,713 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 52,713 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,838 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 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N639 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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N639 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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