MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
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J278 JAM is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J278 JAM, 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 J278 JAM registered?
J278 JAM is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 1991.
Is J278 JAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J278 JAM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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