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J408 FYB

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 FYB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,039 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

dampness around nearside rear brake drum

middle exhaust slight blow and in poor condition

slight play in steering colomn lower joint

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,641 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2009 58,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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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J408 FYB is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J408 FYB, 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 J408 FYB registered?

J408 FYB is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J408 FYB safe to buy?

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