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N640 PHX

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 PHX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,326 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 87,273 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,160 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,695 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked pipe at joint with cat section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,217 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,533 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,838 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,627 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear offside brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 52,663 miles

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

raer off side brake slightly binding

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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N640 PHX is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N640 PHX, 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 N640 PHX registered?

N640 PHX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N640 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N640 PHX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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