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J170 PFC

1992 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 PFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 116,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 114,819 miles

Nearside floor to sill rusty

Nearside front tyre near limit

Offside front suspension arm bushes

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Offside rear tyre perished

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2014 114,784 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside floor to sill rusty

Nearside front tyre near limit

Offside front suspension arm bushes

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,598 miles

Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside outer cv boot leaking

Offside front suspension front bush

Offside rear outer sill rusty

Offside rear tyre perished

Play in nearside & offside front top mounts

Play in rack

Welding repairs to nearside & offside floor to sills poor

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside floor to sills repaired and undersealed

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished.

nearside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 7 Nov 2011 107,019 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished.

nearside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,459 miles

Nearside & offside rear brake back plates rusty

Nearside rear arch rusty

Welding repairs poor & heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,269 miles

off side rear brake backplate wet and corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2009 104,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

off side rear brake backplate wet and corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 103,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

handbrake travel

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2006 99,158 miles

front tyre's, outer edges worn

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

o/s/r & n/s/r floor to sills rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

rear exhaust joint slight leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 96,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 96,437 miles

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

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

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

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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J170 PFC is a 1992 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J170 PFC, 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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J170 PFC is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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