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J426 LLA

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,027 mi
Last recorded48,027 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ426 LLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,027 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,707 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 46,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,271 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,729 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

wet test

Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

wet test

Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,195 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 44,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 41,453 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2005 41,448 miles

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

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

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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J426 LLA is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J426 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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What year was J426 LLA registered?

J426 LLA is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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