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N668 XAC

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN668 XAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 135,878 miles

Both front wipers slightly smear screen

Both rear tyres are a different size to that of the front

Brake fluid level low

Centre exhaust has 2 rubber supporting exhasut & one of the rubbers have broken

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 135,873 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front wipers slightly smear screen

Both rear tyres are a different size to that of the front

Brake fluid level low

Centre exhaust has 2 rubber supporting exhasut & one of the rubbers have broken

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 135,020 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 135,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 121,291 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 121,085 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 104,528 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 99,164 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 92,187 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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N668 XAC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N668 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 N668 XAC registered?

N668 XAC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N668 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N668 XAC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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