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J197 PCK

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 PCK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,357 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,102 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 78,102 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 70,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 70,259 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 PCK is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 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 J197 PCK, 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 34 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 PCK registered?

J197 PCK is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J197 PCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J197 PCK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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