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N793 XTV

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,113 mi
Last recorded67,113 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 XTV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,113 miles

advisories as test number5910154757043

Fail 24 Feb 2007 67,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both wiper blades minor splits

front cross member distorted touching rodiator end fixings rewelded

rear nearside backplate damp poss brake fluid

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,425 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust hanging low

front pads look low

headlight aims slightly low

rear brakes noisy

steering noisy when turned by hand

surface corrosion to chassis and front subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2006 63,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust hanging quite low

steering noisy when turned by hand

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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N793 XTV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N793 XTV, 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 N793 XTV registered?

N793 XTV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N793 XTV safe to buy?

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