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J973 RVN

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,344 mi
Last recorded152,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 RVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 152,344 miles

some corrosion in near side outer sill panel(front end)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 152,344 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion in near side outer sill panel(front end)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 152,211 miles

as per original test vt32

Fail 10 Apr 2007 152,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight corrosion in off side rear brake hose ferrule

some corrosion in off and near side outer sill panels

Pass 24 Jan 2006 146,235 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 146,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both front lower wishbone inner bushes worn and perished

both front lowering road springs loose in cups

heavy surface corrosion started aound rear subframe mounts

rear brake pipes and ferrules corroded

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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J973 RVN is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J973 RVN, 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 J973 RVN registered?

J973 RVN is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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