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J139 LRY

1991 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,955 mi
Last recorded114,955 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 LRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 4 Aug 2011 114,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2010 113,012 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2010 113,012 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

cuts in off side rear tyre side wall

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre side wall deteriated

Pass 8 Aug 2009 110,797 miles

O/S N/S SILLS SMALL CORROSION ATTENTION SOON

Fail 7 Aug 2009 110,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S N/S SILLS SMALL CORROSION ATTENTION SOON

Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 10,837 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 106,045 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 106,045 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/S FRONT TRYE INSIDE EDGE ATTENTION SOON

Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,447 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 103,447 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S REAR TYRE SMALL AMOUNT CRAACKING NEEDS ATTENTION SOON

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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J139 LRY is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 83,282 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 J139 LRY, 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 35 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J139 LRY registered?

J139 LRY is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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