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J470 CGN

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 CGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but covered by plastic

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower outer sill excessively corroded , but covered by plastic

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top of shock fixing excessively corroded both raers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,378 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,612 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split ends

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

both side inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s & o/s rear inner sills have slight corrosion

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,208 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 107,315 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,772 miles

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 105,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,194 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sidewall cracking n/s rear tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,875 miles

Advancing corrosion to floor areas and nearside and offside inner sills

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gators badly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2007 100,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 99,971 miles

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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J470 CGN is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J470 CGN, 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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J470 CGN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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