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K979 JMV

1992 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,066 mi
Last recorded102,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 JMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2006 102,066 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both outer sills becoming very rusty and weak(prescribe areas)both underbody sills/areas becoming rusty and weak(suspension prescribe areas)

front brake discs(inner) slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2005 96,553 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 96,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Windscreen washer/wiper control stalk very loose advise having this repaired asap.

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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K979 JMV is a 1992 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 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 K979 JMV, 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 34 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K979 JMV registered?

K979 JMV is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K979 JMV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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