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J237 CNG

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 CNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 57,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER BROKEN (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER BROKEN (1.8)

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

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

Charge lamp ON

Rear brake performance lower than normal for this vehicle type

Small cracks in both front flexi brake pipes

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,782 miles

Offside Front flexi brake hose becoming perished

Offside Rear wheelarch becoming corroded

front wishbones becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,262 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES BECOMING PERISHED.

O/S/R WHEELARCH BECOMING CORRODED.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 54,527 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 54,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,493 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 53,493 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,565 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/R INNERSILL BACKING BECOMING CORRODED.

SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX

Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,448 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/R INNERSILL BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,904 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,904 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES BECOMING PERISHED ON INNNER & OUTER WALLS.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,176 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 47,176 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passenger rear tyre cracking on inner & outer side walls

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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J237 CNG is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J237 CNG, 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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What year was J237 CNG registered?

J237 CNG is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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