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N649 XJL

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,637 mi
Last recorded93,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 XJL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid warning light ?

n/s/front wheel bearing some noise

o/s/front brake some binding

Fail 11 Jun 2014 93,470 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid warning light ?

n/s/front tyre borderline cuts

n/s/front wheel bearing some noise

o/s/front brake some binding

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid warning lamp operation ?

front subframe some corosion

Fail 18 Jun 2013 84,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid warning lamp operation ?

front subframe some corosion

Pass 14 May 2012 78,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 May 2012 78,732 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake dics corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake dics corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front outer c/v gaiter showing slight grease seepage

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,015 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge but o/k at test

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,906 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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N649 XJL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N649 XJL, 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 N649 XJL registered?

N649 XJL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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