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J208 VAN

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,409 mi
Last recorded54,409 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 VAN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 54,409 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2017 54,402 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slight bind

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2016 54,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of n/s outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of o/s outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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brake fluid level low

crack in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and mounts perished

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

inner and outer sill panels corroding

lower engine mount worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,972 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 49,963 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 46,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,440 miles

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

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

chips to windscreen

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2012 44,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

chips to windscreen

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,109 miles

body/bumper damage to nearside front

front number plate damaged

oil leak present

rear tyres perished - advise replacement

slight binding at nearside front wheel

spare tyre worn on edges

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2011 41,105 miles

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

body/bumper damage to nearside front

front number plate damaged

oil leak present

rear tyres perished - advise replacement

slight binding at nearside front wheel

spare tyre worn on edges

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 May 2011 39,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil leak present

rear tyres perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 39,305 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil leak present

rear tyres perished

windscreen damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 35,367 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 35,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,039 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,039 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,254 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 10,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,556 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 VAN is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VAN, 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 VAN is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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