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J472 CGN

1991 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,025 mi
Last recorded64,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 CGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,025 miles

Alternator warning lamp on

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Alternator warning lamp on

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Severe misfire

Pass 27 Oct 2008 59,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 59,507 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,374 miles

O/S SILL CORRODED.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 57,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S SILL CORRODED.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,017 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 55,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 52,703 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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J472 CGN is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J472 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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What year was J472 CGN registered?

J472 CGN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J472 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J472 CGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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