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J145 PPA

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 PPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 143,046 miles

n/s/f shock damp

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2014 143,046 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,537 miles

lots of welded patches

rust patches

Fail 28 Oct 2013 141,535 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

lots of welded patches

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,487 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places covered in heavy under seal

Fail 26 Oct 2012 139,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nail n/s/f tyre

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places covered in heavy under seal

Pass 4 Nov 2011 137,241 miles

OIL LEAKS!!

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 3 Nov 2011 137,240 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

OIL LEAKS!!

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Pass 26 Oct 2010 134,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside headlamp lense cracked

nearside wiper blade split

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

rear no plate cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2010 134,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both rear brake pipes corroded

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle

nearside front indicator lense cracked

nearside headlamp lense cracked

nearside wiper blade split

offside and nearside rear tyres perrished

rear no plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 132,650 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle

front and rear no plates cracked

nearside headlamp glass chipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009 132,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

extensive weld repairs carried out to vehicle

front and rear front no plates cracked

nearside headlamp glass stone chipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 129,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 129,901 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 126,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 123,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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J145 PPA is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J145 PPA, 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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J145 PPA is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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