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N661 XBL

1996 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,585 mi
Last recorded90,585 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,585 miles

front brake discs corroding....

front inner brake pads appear low , advise inspection....

front wiper blades worn & smear , advise replacements , rear in poor condition.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/f shock absorber weeping....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit.....

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing , advise replacement....

o/s/f indicator lense damaged....

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged....

spare tyre different size to rest on car.....

windscreen damage not yet excessive....

Fail 22 Apr 2008 90,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroding....

front inner brake pads appear low , advise inspection....

front wiper blades worn & smear , advise replacements , rear in poor condition.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/f shock absorber weeping....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit.....

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing , advise replacement....

o/s/f indicator lense damaged....

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged....

spare tyre different size to rest on car.....

windscreen damage not yet excessive....

Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,429 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,535 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

nearside wiper split

underside of vehicle dirty

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 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N661 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 N661 XBL registered?

N661 XBL is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N661 XBL safe to buy?

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