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N661 XAC

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,244 mi
Last recorded97,244 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 XAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 97,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very worn and corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f- o/s/f brake discs excessively worn

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 71,969 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,783 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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N661 XAC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N661 XAC, 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 N661 XAC registered?

N661 XAC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N661 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N661 XAC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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