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J420 LBY

1991 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

103,069 mi
Last recorded103,069 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 LBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 103,069 miles

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F seatbelt clasp cover missing

No centre rear seatbelt fitted

O/S mirror becoming insecure

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Unable to fully inspect N/S/R wheel arch prescribed area due to underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine oil leaks

N/S/F seatbelt clasp cover missing

No centre rear seatbelt fitted

O/S mirror becoming insecure

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Unable to fully inspect N/S/R wheel arch prescribed area due to underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2009 103,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

os headlamp cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2009 102,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 94,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 89,736 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 89,736 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

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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J420 LBY is a 1991 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J420 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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J420 LBY is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 1991.

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