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H31 GEA

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH31 GEA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,759 miles

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

exhaust system corroding + rear section leaking

front tyres going bald on inner edges + close to limit

long handbrake travel

o/s/f brake pads very thin

rear brakes uneven

rear wheel arches corroding

some play o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 3 Jun 2008 99,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

exhaust system corroding + rear section leaking

front tyres going bald on inner edges + close to limit

long handbrake travel

o/s/f brake pads very thin

rear brakes uneven

rear wheel arches corroding

some play o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 21 Apr 2007 95,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 95,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake flexi hoses heavily perished

hole in n/s floor (not caused by corrosion)

n/s/r axle carrier bush heavily worn

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 Feb 2006 92,486 miles

both front wishbones front + rear bushes heavily split

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

o/s steering rack gaitor heavily perished

small chips in windscreen

spare tyre below limit

wiper blades smear

Fail 2 Feb 2006 92,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

both front wishbones front + rear bushes heavily split

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroding

o/s steering rack gaitor perishing

small chips in windscreen

spare tyre below limit

wiper blades smear

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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H31 GEA is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H31 GEA, 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 H31 GEA registered?

H31 GEA is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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