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N749 XAO

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,558 mi
Last recorded19,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 XAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,816 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 18,816 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 17,617 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,128 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 15,128 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,434 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 11,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 10,413 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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N749 XAO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N749 XAO, 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 N749 XAO registered?

N749 XAO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N749 XAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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