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J727 WHO

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,653 mi
Last recorded65,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ727 WHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,653 miles

chip in windscreen in zone/a which just passed mot - recomend repair/replace

front anti roll bar bushes are perrished

has bad oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaiter is contaminated with oil

o/s/f shock absorber is leaking - recomend it be replaced

o/s/r foot & handbrake readings are poor - recomend check drum brakes

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen in zone/a which just passed mot - recomend repair/replace

front anti roll bar bushes are perrished

has bad oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaiter is contaminated with oil

o/s/f shock absorber is leaking - recomend it be replaced

o/s/r foot & handbrake readings are poor - recomend check drum brakes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,473 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre worn on inner. nsf tyre worn on outer. f/discs corroded on inners.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,464 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

osf tyre worn on inner. nsf tyre worn on outer. f/discs corroded on inners.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,355 miles

nsr tyre perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jul 2009 53,344 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,343 miles

anti roll bar bush rubber,s starting to split

both rear tyre side walls split and starting to perrish

front brake disc,s corroded uneven contact between disc and brake pad. (passed brake effiency test)

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,023 miles

need to keep an eye on o/s/r tyre-perrished †recomend welding to n/s inner sill inside n/s/r jacking point †play in o/s/f top strut mount/bearing †recomend check brakes o/s/r foot brake reading bit poor-81 & 39 kgf

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,268 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,238 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s rear tyre cracked outer wall

spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 35,194 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J727 WHO 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 J727 WHO, 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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J727 WHO is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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