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N929 XRX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 XRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,713 miles

front brakes binding slightly

front number plate cracked

front too rear brake pipe corroeded

n/s front top shock mount slight movement

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,712 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brakes binding slightly

front number plate cracked

front too rear brake pipe corroeded

n/s front top shock mount slight movement

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Nov 2014 79,708 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,704 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 79,702 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine overheats fan inop

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,609 miles

Corrosion visable under vehicle

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,382 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,988 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,984 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,266 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 77,224 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,674 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 73,799 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brakes noisy operation

Pass 17 Nov 2005 71,511 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 71,511 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brakes noisey opperation †

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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N929 XRX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N929 XRX, 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 N929 XRX registered?

N929 XRX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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