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J34 PRX

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

108,738 mi
Last recorded108,738 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 PRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 108,738 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front door,headlamp and indicator lens

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

slight play in both front suspension strut top mountings

spare wheel rim damaged and tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2008 106,344 miles

play in both front strut top mounts,center exhaust holed and leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2008 106,332 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

play in both front strut top mounts,center exhaust holed and leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,275 miles

slight leak from center exhaust,stone chip on windscreenand nearside front headlamp,front discs and pads worn,rear wheel bearings slight noisey

Fail 6 Sep 2007 103,183 miles

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

Offside Front 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

stone chips on wind screen and nearside front head lamp,brake fluid level low,front discs and pads look low,both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey,nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,830 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 97,830 miles

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

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

front number plate distorting

nearside front door damaged

nearside front headlamp and indercato lense cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge plus tread depth on limit

stone chip on windscreen

unable to open boot

Pass 6 Sep 2005 93,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 93,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J34 PRX is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J34 PRX, 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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What year was J34 PRX registered?

J34 PRX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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