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N673 XAC

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN673 XAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside lower ball joint bolt short

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,432 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 71,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,278 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 63,765 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,915 miles

childrens seats fitted to rear

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2009 60,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

childrens seats fitted to rear

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs worn

offside rear brake hose insecure

offside rear chasis leg coroded

various exhaust blows

Fail 29 Dec 2008 54,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear chasis leg corroeded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 54,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust in poor condition

offside rear chasis leg corroeded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,715 miles

Oil leak

front discs and pads in poor condition

play in offside front wheel bearing

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,499 miles

n/s/r tyre has small split in side wall/o/s/r tyre side wall perished/front no plate cracked/head lamp height adjuster faulty/rear wiper blade reqs new

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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N673 XAC is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N673 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 N673 XAC registered?

N673 XAC is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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