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J178 FGT

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 FGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,023 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,761 miles

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)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre outer edge worn and cracked

offside rear tyre edge worn and cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,322 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,727 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 72,727 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boots in poor condition

nearside front rack gaitor in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge(on limit)

slight movement in nearside front suspension top mount

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

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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J178 FGT is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J178 FGT, 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 J178 FGT registered?

J178 FGT is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J178 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J178 FGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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