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J285 NBW

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,577 mi
Last recorded55,577 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 NBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,577 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,574 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,253 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

nearside,front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly debonding

Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

nearside,front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly debonding

Pass 2 May 2012 40,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,219 miles

steering rack showing wear

Fail 11 May 2007 35,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack showing wear

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,473 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,473 miles

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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J285 NBW is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J285 NBW, 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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J285 NBW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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