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J139 SFA

1992 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,585 mi
Last recorded54,585 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 SFA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,935 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,588 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,588 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,147 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,147 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,702 miles

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

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 SFA is a 1992 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J139 SFA, 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 J139 SFA registered?

J139 SFA is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J139 SFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J139 SFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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