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J160 RWL

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 RWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 112,032 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 111,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 102,459 miles

SLIGHT - play in o/s and n/s inner steering rack ball joints

audible warning only on hazard lamps

child seat fitted o/s/r - seat belt not disconnected

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s/f suspension strut dust cover ripped

sill covers fitted

slight "blow" at exhaust rear section

slight oil leak on o/s/f suspension strut

Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,296 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Sep 2007 101,296 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 31 Aug 2007 101,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bodykit fitted minimum clearence

front pads getting low advise check

light scratches on windscreen

lowering kit fitted

n/s sill cover bracket broken

no spare wheel

o/s and n/s sidereaters not fitted but front indicators E marked

o/s/f drive shaft retraining pin missing

o/s/f shocker dust cover split and bump stop split

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust leak at back box joint

Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,501 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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J160 RWL is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J160 RWL, 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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J160 RWL is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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