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J216 SBF

1991 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

113,650 mi
Last recorded113,650 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 SBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2013 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2011 99,354 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

under body corrosion

vehicle appears to have been standing"stood" for some time.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 99,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear discs pitted

under body corrosion

vehicle appears to have been standing"stood" for some time.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,855 miles

heavily wax oiled under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2010 91,836 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,833 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear pads low

front discs slight corroded

rear discs slight worn

Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 91,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear pads low

front discs slight corroded

rear discs slight worn

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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J216 SBF is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1991 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 83,282 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 J216 SBF, 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 35 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J216 SBF is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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