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J185 LBJ

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,028 mi
Last recorded107,028 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 LBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 104,030 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 104,026 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,814 miles

Front silencer section,joint with rear section badly corroded.

N/R steering rack perished and cracked.

N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills corroded.

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

O/S/F and N/S/R wheel trims missing.

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

Rear silencer corroded and slight leak.

Surface cracks in O/S/F flexi hose.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,809 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front silencer section,joint with rear section badly corroded.

N/R steering rack perished and cracked.

N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills corroded.

N/S/R wheel bearing noisey.

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

O/S/F and N/S/R wheel trims missing.

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

Rear silencer corroded and slight leak.

Surface cracks in O/S/F flexi hose.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,463 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 89,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wheel trims not suitable for valve stems

Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,093 miles

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

wheel trims not suitable for valve stems

Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,028 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 84,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J185 LBJ is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J185 LBJ, 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 J185 LBJ registered?

J185 LBJ is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 November 1991.

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