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K988 JMV

1992 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 JMV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyres starting to go out of shape and perish

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

steering rack boots starting to perish

Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted nearside rear

front brake hoses starting to perish

oil leak on engine

rear tyres starting to go out of shape and perish

slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

steering rack boots starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake pad warning light wire broken

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,878 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear door trim missing and clips exposed which are sharp but not broken so not caused by damage

Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,530 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear door trim missing and clips exposed which are sharp but not broken so not caused by damage

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,875 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,024 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 15,008 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,317 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 13,317 miles

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

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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K988 JMV is a 1992 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K988 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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K988 JMV is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K988 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K988 JMV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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