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DJZ 3971

1992 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 3971
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,981 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 83,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 77,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,858 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,888 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,771 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 53,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,225 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel trims damaged

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mount perishing

slight play o/s/f steering tie rod arm ball joint

Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,225 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel trims damaged

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mount perishing

slight play o/s/f steering tie rod arm ball joint

Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,525 miles

split in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r and n/s/r flexiable brake ferrules corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,525 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r and n/s/r flexiable brake ferrules corroded

rear wiper split

split in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,253 miles

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

all wheel trims damaged

bonnet safety catch semi seized

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 33,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight inbalance front brakes

wiper marks to front screen

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,243 miles

rear wiper split

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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DJZ 3971 is a 1992 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 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 DJZ 3971, 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 34 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJZ 3971 registered?

DJZ 3971 is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is DJZ 3971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJZ 3971 shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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