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J790 CYC

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,354 mi
Last recorded48,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 CYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 48,354 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to outer edge and cracked/perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,621 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,508 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,247 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,399 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 36,910 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,409 miles

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR BRAKE NOISE

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,504 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,536 miles

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 CYC is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CYC, 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 CYC is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 1991.

Is J790 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 CYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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