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N660 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,811 mi
Last recorded204,811 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 204,811 miles

Please see advisory notice 401434707239.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 204,804 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake discs deteriorated & pads look low.

Hazards & rear fog light switches operation deteriorated.

Nearside headlamp aim on right hand limit & pattern deteriorated.

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit.

Parking brake cable adjuster locknut adrift.

Slight fluid sweat on nearside front shock absorber.

Slight leak from rear exhaust joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 200,816 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 200,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs worn.

Front antiroll bar link bushes perished.

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Stone chip to screen in zone B.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 196,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 196,495 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N660 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N660 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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What year was N660 XBL registered?

N660 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N660 XBL safe to buy?

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