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J601 GOW

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ601 GOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,277 miles

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,277 miles

Offside 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)

n/s/f shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,639 miles

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

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,776 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 74,708 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,587 miles

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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J601 GOW is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J601 GOW, 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 J601 GOW registered?

J601 GOW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J601 GOW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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