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T785 CGD

1971 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,278 mi
Last recorded76,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Renault Clio76,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 CGD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,278 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front suspension arm bushes showing slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

rear number plate marked

Fail 27 Jun 2013 76,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front suspension arm bushes showing slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

rear number plate marked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,056 miles

both front drop link bar bushes cracked/worn

both rear coil springs corroded

powersteering pipes showing corrosion

rear number plate fayded slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,056 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front drop link bar bushes cracked/worn

both rear coil springs corroded

powersteering pipes showing corrosion

rear number plate fayded slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,875 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside inner c/v boot cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn

both rear coil springs corroded

offside inner c/v boot cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 67,759 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake hose ferulls corroded

both front tyre treads worn

n/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

o/s drive shaft gaitor cracked

o/s/r door wont open

Fail 22 Jun 2009 64,581 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake hose ferulls corroded

both front tyre treads worn

n/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

o/s drive shaft gaitor cracked

o/s/r door wont open

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,564 miles

Nail in front tyre

offside front inner c/v gaitor offside rear door not opening

Fail 11 Jun 2008 61,559 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

offside front inner c/v gaitor offside rear door not opening

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,313 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,741 miles

front brake pads appear low

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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T785 CGD is a 1971 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1971 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,320 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 T785 CGD, 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 55 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T785 CGD registered?

T785 CGD is a 1971 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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