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J943 JGL

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 JGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades slight split

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades slight split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,090 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 77,953 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,458 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2006 70,644 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside wiper spliting on ends

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2005 67,761 miles

both centre exhaust mounts splitting

both front outer a r bar bushes cracking

front number plate cracked

very slight play in steering couplin

Fail 26 Jul 2005 67,760 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer anti roll bar bushes splitting

both front rubber exhaust mounts splitting

fron t number plate cracked

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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J943 JGL is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J943 JGL, 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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J943 JGL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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