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J890 PPK

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ890 PPK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 138,557 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Advise alignment check - both front tyres worn on inner edges

Minor corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Slight play - top strut mount offside front

Slight roughness in operation of steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2009 138,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Advise alignment check - both front tyres worn on inner edges

Advise replacement of brake fluid - very dirty

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Minor corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Rear nearside brake performance not as good as offside - advise remove hub and check

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

Slight play - top strut mount offside front

Slight roughness in operation of steering rack

Spare tyre unserviceable - sidewall damage

Pass 31 Dec 2008 131,895 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and have low tread

Drivers seat belt - slightly frayed

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished - advise replacement

Slight leak on exhaust joint - centre to rear box

Pass 4 Jan 2008 127,696 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 127,673 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 122,160 miles

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

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

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

slight rust to both outer sills.

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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J890 PPK is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J890 PPK, 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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J890 PPK is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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