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J438 CGJ

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 CGJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 98,407 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 98,395 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,749 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 97,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,122 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 97,116 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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J438 CGJ is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J438 CGJ, 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 J438 CGJ registered?

J438 CGJ is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J438 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 CGJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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