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J399 LLA

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

117,858 mi
Last recorded117,858 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ399 LLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2009 117,858 miles

N/S wiper slightly split

N/S/F tyre low on tread on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,858 miles

N/S wiper slightly split

N/S/F tyre low on tread on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 114,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2008 114,845 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2008 114,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 106,385 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 106,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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J399 LLA is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc 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 J399 LLA, 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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J399 LLA is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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