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J174 ROJ

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,980 mi
Last recorded89,980 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 ROJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 89,980 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating.

N/S steering rack gaiter deteriorating.

O/S outer sill rusty.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,275 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing low

N/S/R inner sill rusty

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F outer sill rusty

Slight play to O/S inner track rod joint

Fail 30 Jul 2011 84,275 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing low

N/S/R inner sill rusty

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F outer sill rusty

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

Slight play to O/S inner track rod joint

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,295 miles

Headlamps set on lowest setting

O/S steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Slight play to O/S inner track rod joint

Fail 7 Aug 2010 82,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

O/S steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Slight play to O/S inner track rod joint

Pass 20 Jun 2009 76,228 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper switch slightly loose

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,598 miles

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

n/s/r rear brake balance uneven

wipers do not park

Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,598 miles

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

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

n/s/r rear brake balance uneven

wipers do not park

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,801 miles

Play in front top mountings

Fail 16 Mar 2007 56,796 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

playin front top suspension moutings

Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,791 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J174 ROJ is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 J174 ROJ, 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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J174 ROJ is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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