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N680 XRA

1996 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,097 mi
Last recorded129,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 XRA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,097 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2009 129,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 111,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 103,351 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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N680 XRA is a 1996 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N680 XRA, 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 N680 XRA registered?

N680 XRA is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N680 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N680 XRA shows 6 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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