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J170 XAN

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,133 mi
Last recorded58,133 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 XAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,780 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,851 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 49,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,784 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,784 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc,s very rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,877 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 43,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,323 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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J170 XAN is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XAN, 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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What year was J170 XAN registered?

J170 XAN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J170 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J170 XAN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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