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J490 FGW

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 FGW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 97,970 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 90n/s 65o/s 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,796 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 96,749 miles

Obligatory mirror missing offside mirror glass (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 95,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 94,047 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 94,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

O/S/R Wheel arch & sill corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,795 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 88,879 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 12 Jun 2008 87,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 85,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

car has running fault

Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,957 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 83,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 80,277 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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J490 FGW is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J490 FGW, 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 J490 FGW registered?

J490 FGW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 1991.

Is J490 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J490 FGW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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