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J344 DEX

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ344 DEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

no spare wheel

rear brake discs worn and pitted

slight play both front steering arms

sterring rack mounts deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

no spare wheel

rear brake discs worn and pitted

slight play both front steering arms

sterring rack mounts deteriorated resulting in slight movement

Pass 8 Dec 2009 106,350 miles

advise corrosion forming to both sides inner and outer sills.

advise corrosion forming to both sides rear wheel arches.

advise front pads 2000/3000 miles.

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm

advise slight play in offside rack

advise very slight play nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

advise corrosion forming to both sides inner and outer sills.

advise corrosion forming to both sides rear wheel arches.

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm

advise very slight play nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 100,970 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 100,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise rear pads look low.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,177 miles

advise front pads look low. advise corrosion forming on o/s middle sill.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise front pads look low. advise corrosion forming on o/s middle sill.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 92,034 miles

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Nov 2005 87,043 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 87,043 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill.

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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J344 DEX is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc 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 J344 DEX, 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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J344 DEX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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