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K981 JMV

1992 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,015 mi
Last recorded128,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 JMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2011 128,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2011 128,004 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 110,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 108,219 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight split

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,949 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 102,949 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 89,321 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 89,316 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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K981 JMV is a 1992 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K981 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 K981 JMV registered?

K981 JMV is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 1992.

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