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J279 KEC

1991 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,326 mi
Last recorded112,326 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 KEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexy ferrule corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexy ferrule corroded

Offside Rear light cluster broken but not showing white light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,552 miles

Nearside Front possible wheel bearing noise, tight on rotation but not brake

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

Nearside Rear service brake slightly low effort

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,550 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front possible wheel bearing noise, tight on rotation but not brake

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

Nearside Rear service brake slightly low effort

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both steering rack gaitors perished

noise from N/S/F on rotation, possibly wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 110,460 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both steering rack gaitors perished

noise from N/S/F on rotation, possibly wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,741 miles

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 108,069 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,863 miles

Oil leak

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 106,832 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,272 miles

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots deterioated

corrosion on drivers side outer sill

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Fail 17 Jul 2012 105,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots deterioated

corrosion on drivers side outer sill

slight imbalance on rear brake application

Pass 13 Jul 2011 103,348 miles

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

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

corrosion on boot floor

passenger side rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on boot floor

passenger side rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,543 miles

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

engine oil leaks

slight noise from drivers side front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Jul 2010 101,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

slight noise from drivers side front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2009 99,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside and offside steering rack boots perished at clamps

passenger side front outer driveshaft boot greasy but has no visible splits or holes

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both nearside and offside steering rack boots perished at clamps

passenger side front outer driveshaft boot greasy but has no visible splits or holes

Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

minor oil leaks from engine

Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

minor oil leaks from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2007 97,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various oil leaks

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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J279 KEC is a 1991 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J279 KEC, 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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J279 KEC is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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