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J992 MKE

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,859 mi
Last recorded38,859 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 MKE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,859 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,857 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,593 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,148 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,435 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r, tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,554 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,530 miles

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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J992 MKE is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J992 MKE, 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 J992 MKE registered?

J992 MKE is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J992 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J992 MKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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