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N654 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN654 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,158 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 77,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 7,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 73,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perished sidewalls

Pass 17 Nov 2007 71,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,884 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,884 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

fan/power steering belt loose

Fail 22 Dec 2006 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,617 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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N654 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N654 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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N654 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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