MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside outer sill coroded and repaired
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake disc in very poor condition
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside outer sill coroded and repaired
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake disc in very poor condition
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside outer sill has been repaired
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear axle bush deteriorated + has some play
some travel sevice foot brake pedal
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear axle bush deteriorated + has some play
some travel sevice foot brake pedal
spare wheel missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front indicater lens damaged
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front indicater lens damaged
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
surface rust on both outer sills
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
surface rust on both outer sills
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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J174 SEL is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 SEL, 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 SEL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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