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H398 FOR

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 FOR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,128 miles

washer/wiper switch has fault but does work

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,264 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,690 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 5 Sep 2007 60,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,856 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 7 Sep 2006 57,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

INNER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 7 Sep 2005 56,141 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 56,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EXHAUST HANGING 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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H398 FOR is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H398 FOR, 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 H398 FOR registered?

H398 FOR is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H398 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H398 FOR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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