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J353 LBY

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 LBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,148 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,965 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

n/s/f & o/s/f top mountings worn

o/s/r tyre tread low

Fail 30 Nov 2009 91,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emissions untested due to leak

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

n/s/f & o/s/f top mountings worn

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,123 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 85,123 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f top mounts worn

Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,201 miles

Corrosion front subframe,Steering rack slightly rough, Exhaust mounts perished,Oil leaks, Front lower spot lights broken.

Damage to o/s/r door.

STRONGLY ADV, Play in both front top suspension mounts, Rear brake hose ferruls corroded, All suspension bushes perished, o/s/r tyre aged and cracked, n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged, Corrosion rear chassis,

Fail 7 Nov 2007 76,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

STRONGLY ADV Front brake discs corroded, Full brake inspection, Play in both front top suspension mounts, Oil leaks, Rear brake hose ferruls corroded, All front suspension bushes perished. , o/s/r tyre aged and cracked.Corrosion around rear chassis.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

general corrosion

long handbrake travel

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2005 64,822 miles

see previous test

Fail 9 Nov 2005 64,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

slight freeplay on handbrake

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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J353 LBY is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J353 LBY, 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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J353 LBY is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 1991.

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