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J197 LCM

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 LCM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,716 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 72,757 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 72,753 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has smallcracks in walls of tyre

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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J197 LCM is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J197 LCM, 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 J197 LCM registered?

J197 LCM is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J197 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J197 LCM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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