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J515 KLU

1991 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ515 KLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet very rusty around hinges

Fail 8 Sep 2009 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet very rusty around hinges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 99,499 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 99,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,019 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

door sills starting to rust

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2007 99,019 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

door sills starting to rust

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2006 98,552 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,552 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2005 93,887 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 93,887 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 93,692 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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J515 KLU is a 1991 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J515 KLU, 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 J515 KLU registered?

J515 KLU is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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