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J931 LFL

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ931 LFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,202 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

aerial loose & roof trim loose

bonnet stay cable broken

general bodywork poor

slight exhaust blow at joint

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,403 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,393 miles

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,956 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2008 59,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,285 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 51,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust poorly fitted

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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J931 LFL is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J931 LFL, 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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J931 LFL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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