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N947 XRX

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,998 mi
Last recorded38,998 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 XRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,998 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear tyre outer edges cracking

rear exhaust box deteriorating

we advise attention to the exhaust a.s.a.p

we advise the steering rack gaiter and both rear tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,785 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,548 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2011 38,192 miles

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,840 miles

n/s rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,034 miles

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

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

o/s front bum per slightly insecure

rear suspenssion slightly low

sterring wheel slightly offset

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 35,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,507 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

advise poly v belt is cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,011 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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N947 XRX is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N947 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 N947 XRX registered?

N947 XRX is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N947 XRX safe to buy?

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