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J998 JBV

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 JBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 109,074 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 109,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006
Fail 14 Jul 2006

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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J998 JBV is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J998 JBV, 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 J998 JBV registered?

J998 JBV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J998 JBV safe to buy?

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