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J827 OFC

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,037 mi
Last recorded120,037 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ827 OFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 120,037 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 114,912 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 114,911 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,988 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 111,985 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,962 miles

expansion bottle cap missing

g/box dog leg excessive movement

Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,962 miles

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

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

expansion bottle cap missing

g/box dog leg excessive movement

Pass 7 Oct 2011 106,934 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 106,934 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 101,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 101,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,059 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 86,888 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 83,360 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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J827 OFC is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFC, 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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What year was J827 OFC registered?

J827 OFC is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 1991.

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