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N812 XTV

1996 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 XTV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch requires attention, difficult to engage gears.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 34,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch requires attention, difficult to engage gears.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rubbing on petrol tank

Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rubbing on petrol tank

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,387 miles

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

advise near side number plate light cover missing

advise near side rear tyre perishing

advise oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,799 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 52,796 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,549 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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N812 XTV is a 1996 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N812 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 N812 XTV registered?

N812 XTV is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N812 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N812 XTV shows 9 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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