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J205 GWP

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,647 mi
Last recorded139,647 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 GWP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 139,647 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2011 139,647 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2010 138,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 136,459 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2009 136,451 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2008 134,773 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 134,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 132,148 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2007 132,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,416 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 126,416 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 126,270 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J205 GWP is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J205 GWP, 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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J205 GWP is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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