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J597 NUE

1991 Renault Clio

Pink Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,529 mi
Last recorded107,529 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 NUE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 107,529 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear seats removed

Fail 2 May 2012 107,523 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear seats removed

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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J597 NUE is a 1991 Renault Clio in Pink with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J597 NUE, 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 J597 NUE registered?

J597 NUE is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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