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N895 XOJ

1996 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,774 mi
Last recorded73,774 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN895 XOJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,774 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

both front shockers have a light misting of oil

both front top shocker mounts have slight play

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear brake furrules slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

handbrake travel on limit

nearside dip beam dim

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear number plate slightly damaged and slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,262 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,096 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 49,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2006 41,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 41,374 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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N895 XOJ is a 1996 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N895 XOJ, 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 N895 XOJ registered?

N895 XOJ is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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