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J929 VVW

1991 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 VVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2006 85,330 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside inner rear pannel

Fail 16 Feb 2006 85,272 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J929 VVW is a 1991 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J929 VVW, 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 J929 VVW registered?

J929 VVW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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