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J721 USX

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

92,154 mi
Last recorded92,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ721 USX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2009 92,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rubber exhaust mounting cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,871 miles

Marks in both front seat belts // Marks in both rear outer seat belts // Damage O/S/F wing // Corrosion O/S/R wheel arch // Fuel cap fascia missing

Noise O/S/F wheel bearing // O/S/F bump stop damaged

Numerous O/S inner and outer sill repairs // Exhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield // Exhaust mounting rubbers perish cracked // Exhaust mounted with wire at inter pipe inlet // N/S/R mud flap insecure

O/S/F brake flexy perish cracked // N/S/F anti roll bar link rod bush split // N/S/F ball joint worn // Oil leak rear of engine // Engine sump pan corroded // Both rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2008 85,871 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Marks in both front seat belts // Marks in both rear outer seat belts // Damage O/S/F wing // Corrosion O/S/R wheel arch // Fuel cap fascia missing

Noise O/S/F wheel bearing // O/S/F bump stop damaged

Numerous O/S inner and outer sill repairs // Exhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield // Exhaust mounting rubbers perish cracked // Exhaust mounted with wire at inter pipe inlet // N/S/R mud flap insecure

O/S/F brake flexy perish cracked // N/S/F anti roll bar link rod bush split // N/S/F ball joint worn // Oil leak rear of engine // Engine sump pan corroded // Both rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in both frount lower suspension arm inner bushes

thick under seal covering rear chassis and under sills

Fail 19 Feb 2007 80,591 miles

slight play in both frount lower suspension arm inner bushes

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

thick under seal covering rear chassis and under sills

Fail 29 Jan 2007 79,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bushes worn and slightly displaced

unable to axcess centre rear seat belt

Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,952 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 69,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

slight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

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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J721 USX is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 J721 USX, 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 J721 USX registered?

J721 USX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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