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N691 XVJ

1996 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 XVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,698 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,332 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N691 XVJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N691 XVJ, 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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How do I check the history of N691 XVJ?

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What year was N691 XVJ registered?

N691 XVJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N691 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N691 XVJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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