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J588 UAR

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,369 mi
Last recorded176,369 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 UAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 176,369 miles

centre exhaust joint is corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

front tyre treads are worn on the edges

nearside front coil spring is corroded

offside inner sill is corroded at the rear

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2008 176,081 miles

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

centre exhaust joint is corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

front brake pipes are slightly corroded

front tyre treads are worn on the edges

nearside front coil spring is corroded

offside inner sill is corroded at the rear

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 167,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 167,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front fog lamp does not work

offside and nearside inner sills are slightly corroded at the rear

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2006 160,919 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 160,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner sill is corroded at the rear

offside rear tyre tread is worn close to the limit on the inside edge †

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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J588 UAR is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J588 UAR, 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 J588 UAR registered?

J588 UAR is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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