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J972 HAM

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,090 mi
Last recorded129,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ972 HAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,090 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and underside of sills. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 129,081 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills and underside of sills. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 128,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 128,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 128,289 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 128,289 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,557 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 127,542 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

nearside rear brake slight binding.

slight low brake effort from nearside service & park, indicating adjustment or repair is required.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,519 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding.

offside front brake slight binding.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear brake slight binding.

offside front brake slight binding.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 125,001 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 124,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 123,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 123,096 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 121,368 miles

offside front brake disc inner face corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 121,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake disc inner face corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 119,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 117,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake disc pitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 115,209 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake imbalance 20% (fail if above 25%).

n/s rear & centre rear seat belts not fully tested due to child seats fitted.

Fail 21 Jul 2006 115,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre & n/s rear seat belts not tested due to child seat fitted.

front brake imbalance 23% (fail if above 25%).

o/s front brake disc pitted.

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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J972 HAM is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 J972 HAM, 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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J972 HAM is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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