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N639 XSA

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 XSA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 88,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 88,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

os/f brake pads worn very low

slight play in both front caliper slides

slight play n/s/f suspension top

Pass 23 May 2007 81,007 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing †slight play o/s caliper slides †slight play n/s/f strut top †oil leaks engine †front and rear brake balances poor

Fail 23 May 2007 81,007 miles

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

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

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing †slight play o/s caliper slides †slight play n/s/f strut top †oil leaks engine †front and rear brake balances poor

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,444 miles

slight play in o/s lower swivel joint.

small split in o/s wiper blade.

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 XSA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

N639 XSA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N639 XSA safe to buy?

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