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J377 MBX

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,034 mi
Last recorded148,034 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ377 MBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2010 148,034 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 127,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/and o/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s/f door stiff due to damage

Fail 23 Nov 2009 127,556 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise n/and o/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s/f door stiff due to damage

Pass 14 Nov 2008 118,370 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r + n/s/f tyres outer sidewalls damiged

Pass 26 Nov 2007 116,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine oil leak

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f shockabsober damp

slight front brake imbalance

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Nov 2007 116,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine oil leak

n/s/f flexi brake pipe perished

o/s/f shockabsober damp

slight front brake imbalance

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2006 111,035 miles

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

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

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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J377 MBX is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J377 MBX, 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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J377 MBX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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