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J950 JGL

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 JGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 126,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 113,160 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 113,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 94,890 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts perished

front brake discs worn & corroded

slight corrosion n/s/r lower sill drop plate

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2007 91,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

rear beam axle bushes perishing

signs of fluid on brake master cylinder

Pass 3 Jun 2006 87,263 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Exhaust System Corroded

N/S/R Drop Plate Corroding

Sills To Floor Lips Corroding

Steering Rack Mounts Perishing

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 87,260 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

nsr drop plate corroded

oil leak

sill to floor lips corroded

steering rack mounts spliting

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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J950 JGL is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J950 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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What year was J950 JGL registered?

J950 JGL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J950 JGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J950 JGL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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