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J305 KGL

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 KGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,796 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,786 miles

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear starting to perish

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear starting to perish

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,960 miles

o/s rack boot perrishing o/s/f swivel slight wear n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyres well worn rear rubber suspension bushes starting to perrish

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rack boot perrishing o/s/f swivel slight wear n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyres well worn rear rubber suspension bushes starting to perrish

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,496 miles

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

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

both front tyres and off side rear tyres worn to inner and outer edges

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres and off side rear tyres worn to inner and outer edges

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,980 miles

small cut outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,980 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut outer sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play to offside inner rack joint

Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play to offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,727 miles

slight play to off side inner rack joint

Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,727 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight play to off side inner rack joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,460 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 62,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 56,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 55,163 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 55,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J305 KGL is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J305 KGL, 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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J305 KGL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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