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J991 UUX

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

144,254 mi
Last recorded144,254 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 UUX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 144,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 138,454 miles

clutch is worn,exhaust system is in poor condition.steering rack noisey.near side front lower arm rear bush mount area corroded,

Fail 28 Oct 2009 138,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

clutch is worn,exhaust system is in poor condition.steering rack noisey.near side front lower arm rear bush mount area corroded,

Pass 17 Oct 2008 136,361 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 136,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 134,616 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2007 134,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2006 128,421 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 128,421 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2006 124,148 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 124,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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J991 UUX is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J991 UUX, 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 J991 UUX registered?

J991 UUX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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