MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nail in tyre
oil leak
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J642 TCY is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J642 TCY, 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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J642 TCY is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 1991.
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