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J159 KNS

1992 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,929 mi
Last recorded99,929 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 KNS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,929 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,568 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 98,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,989 miles

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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J159 KNS is a 1992 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J159 KNS, 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 J159 KNS registered?

J159 KNS is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J159 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 KNS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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