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N892 XAO

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,916 mi
Last recorded58,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN892 XAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,916 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 55,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,432 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s outer sill+both rear inner sills all corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,621 miles

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

o/sv rear outer sill corroded

rear brakes noisy in opperation

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,212 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,894 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,888 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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N892 XAO is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N892 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 N892 XAO registered?

N892 XAO is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N892 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N892 XAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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