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J208 MLL

1992 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,869 mi
Last recorded93,869 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 MLL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,869 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 93,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,344 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,319 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 89,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,265 miles

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

footbrake anti slip pad on padle worn slightly

slight play on o/s steering rack

wipers not auto parking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,964 miles

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

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,351 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

steering rack has slight freeplay in offside

Fail 4 Apr 2009 79,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

steering rack has slight freeplay in offside

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 76,608 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,402 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2007 73,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight free play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,061 miles

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 MLL is a 1992 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J208 MLL, 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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J208 MLL is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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