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J949 BVG

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,681 mi
Last recorded45,681 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 BVG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,681 miles

Adjust head lamp aim N/S/F

Brake fluid tested - PASS

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicles under body - inner sills and chassic fully under sealed

Wiper blade - N/S/F replaced on test

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,055 miles

Head Gasket - leaking water

Head lamps adjusted on test O/S & N/S front

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,977 miles

Signs of corrosion in inner sils, offside has been repaired. Nearsided rear brake is bindin g.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,144 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,148 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 37,146 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions likley to be affected by blowing exhaust

spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2005 36,994 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 36,993 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake binding slighty

play in lower steering columb - suspect u/j defective

play in steering rack

spare tyre defective

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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J949 BVG 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 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 J949 BVG, 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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J949 BVG is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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