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J870 EMB

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,984 mi
Last recorded92,984 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 EMB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 92,984 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,785 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,610 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 86,610 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J870 EMB is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 J870 EMB, 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 J870 EMB registered?

J870 EMB is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 1991.

Is J870 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J870 EMB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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