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J812 LKN

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

44,753 mi
Last recorded44,753 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 LKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,260 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight brake bind to the offside rear and nearside front

Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Slight brake bind to the offside rear and nearside front

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,631 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,308 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 28,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,255 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,255 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 17,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 17,421 miles

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

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

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

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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J812 LKN is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J812 LKN, 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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J812 LKN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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