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J557 JBK

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,912 mi
Last recorded66,912 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 JBK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,912 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,443 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,308 miles

gearbox oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,308 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leaks

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,067 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,745 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,745 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,264 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,841 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 63,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 62,099 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 62,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 61,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 61,159 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J557 JBK is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J557 JBK, 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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J557 JBK is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J557 JBK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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