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J134 MCW

1992 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

56,732 mi
Last recorded56,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 MCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system hanging low but not insecure. recommend adjustment

rear exhaut silencer rubber mounting damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2012 56,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system hanging low but not insecure. recommend adjustment

rear exhaut silencer rubber mounting damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,855 miles

Wlding repairs are adaquete but may need further repairs before next test

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 53,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,054 miles

Further corrosion starting to rear of n/s inner sill-may need more welding repairs before next test

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Further corrosion starting to rear of n/s inner sill-may need more welding repairs before next test

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,818 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,448 miles

Rear of n/s inner and outer sill corroding and may need welding before next test

Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,448 miles

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

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

Rear of n/s inner and outer sill corroding and may need welding before next test

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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J134 MCW is a 1992 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J134 MCW, 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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J134 MCW is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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