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J318 NNK

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 NNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,201 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside inner wheel arch weak with rust

Fail 2 Aug 2011 97,027 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f sill damged

Fail 13 Aug 2010 92,970 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both outer sill panels weak with rust general rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,970 miles

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

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

both outer sill panels weak with rust general rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2009 89,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air freshner on int. mirror

bodywork has surface rust in places

car has been patched and welded

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f fog light in poor condition

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f subframe mounting bolt loose

o/s/r seat back covering insecure

odd sticker on screen

sat. nav. on screen

slight damage to n/s lower sil lip

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on p[arts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air freshner on int. mirror

bodywork has surface rust in places

car has been patched and welded

ext. system getting rusty in places

general oil leaks around engine

general wear on front discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

n/s/f fog light in poor condition

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/f subframe mounting bolt loose

o/s/r seat back covering insecure

odd sticker on screen

sat. nav. on screen

slight damage to n/s lower sil lip

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on p[arts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 16 Aug 2008 85,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 85,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 79,467 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 79,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,996 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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J318 NNK is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J318 NNK, 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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J318 NNK is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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