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J699 FPN

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,894 mi
Last recorded114,894 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 FPN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 114,894 miles

idle slightly high

near side front anti roll bar outer link upper bush missing

off side front lower swivel joint dust boot split

off side front outer anti roll bar link lower bush split

rear brake efficiency poor/over all brake efficiency 54%

Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,757 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside /sills/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,392 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,753 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills/jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 111,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to subframe muont (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2019 110,633 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2018 108,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported

Slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no bonnet fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 106,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no bonnet fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,551 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 100,133 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

emissions close to max on blue smoke

Pass 27 Jul 2011 95,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J699 FPN is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J699 FPN, 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 J699 FPN registered?

J699 FPN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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