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J530 GRV

1991 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ530 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 94,139 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,139 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s o/s outer sills to floors damaged

spare wheel missing

various underbody corrosion

vin no. stamped on n/s/f strut top not original

Fail 14 Mar 2007 94,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s o/s outer sills to floors damaged

spare wheel missing

vin no. stamped on n/s/f strut top not origonal

Pass 7 Jan 2006 94,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 94,129 miles

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

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

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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J530 GRV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J530 GRV, 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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J530 GRV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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