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H181 FOT

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,685 mi
Last recorded135,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 FOT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 135,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 120,850 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 120,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

both front tyres are 165/65/14 and rear tyres are 175/65/14

Pass 18 Oct 2007 119,813 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 119,812 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 109,866 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 109,866 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H181 FOT is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H181 FOT, 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 H181 FOT registered?

H181 FOT is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H181 FOT safe to buy?

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