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J271 DGF

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,602 mi
Last recorded137,602 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 DGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,602 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 137,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to inner webbing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 133,695 miles

silght cracks on o/s/f/ tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 133,694 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

silght cracks on o/s/f/ tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 129,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 125,889 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 122,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 122,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,558 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 117,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 112,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 112,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 109,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 109,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,432 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 99,421 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 94,872 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 94,872 miles

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

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

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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J271 DGF is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J271 DGF, 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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J271 DGF is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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