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J827 LNX

1991 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ827 LNX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,033 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

filler in ns outer sill.osr wheel arch rusty,long handbrake travel.suspension low

Fail 11 Oct 2010 83,033 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

filler in ns outer sill.osr wheel arch rusty,long handbrake travel.suspension low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,847 miles

front end damage behind bumper area

Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front end damage and radiator damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2008 93,421 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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J827 LNX is a 1991 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J827 LNX, 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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J827 LNX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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