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J164 EVG

1992 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,598 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 82,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 75,019 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

offside outer sill heavily welded

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2008 75,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

offside outer sill heavily welded

vehicle corroded on under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,171 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,171 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 62,242 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake ferrules,corroded

slight play in both steering rack jounts

Fail 9 Mar 2006 62,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

oil leak

play in both steering rack jounts

rear brake hoses,ferrules corroded

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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J164 EVG is a 1992 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J164 EVG, 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 J164 EVG registered?

J164 EVG is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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