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J208 EGH

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

134,293 mi
Last recorded134,293 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 EGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 134,293 miles

Centre Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Minor leak of exhaust gas

Nearside front rack gaiter split

Oil leak

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2008 126,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind to o/s front brake

Pass 6 Jun 2008 126,136 miles

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

slight bind to o/s front brake

Pass 7 Jun 2007 117,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 117,430 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 112,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 112,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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J208 EGH is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J208 EGH, 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 J208 EGH registered?

J208 EGH is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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