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J790 CGO

1991 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,299 mi
Last recorded84,299 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 CGO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 84,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Brakefluid black.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pad warning wires loose and insecure.

n/s/f wiper blade split.

o/s/f mirror slightly loose.

All four tyre's badly cracking.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,439 miles

Advise Front Brake Rusty

Advise some Rust above o/s/r sill

Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Advise Front Brake Rusty

Advise some Rust above o/s/r sill

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,910 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,716 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 64,716 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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J790 CGO is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J790 CGO, 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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J790 CGO is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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