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J940 JRN

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ940 JRN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,398 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,270 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 74,269 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,269 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 70,732 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 70,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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J940 JRN is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J940 JRN, 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 J940 JRN registered?

J940 JRN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 1991.

Is J940 JRN safe to buy?

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