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J140 SLJ

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 SLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 113,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front door hinges have slight play

slight play in steering column

Fail 29 Jul 2006 113,095 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

offside front door hinges have slight play

slight play in steering column

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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J140 SLJ is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J140 SLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J140 SLJ registered?

J140 SLJ is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J140 SLJ safe to buy?

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