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J628 OPJ

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,761 mi
Last recorded42,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ628 OPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox mounting deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,435 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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,973 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 41,973 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,788 miles

battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 41,788 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,467 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 41,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,035 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,035 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,285 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sligh cracking on outer wall of n/side rear tyre,but no cords exposed.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight movement in n/side of steering rack.

splitting on wall of spare tyre.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,299 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sligh cracking on outer wall of n/side rear tyre,but no cords exposed.

Slight damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight movement in n/side of steering rack.

splitting on wall of spare tyre.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,685 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 37,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,430 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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J628 OPJ is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J628 OPJ, 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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J628 OPJ is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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