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H488 JPH

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,769 mi
Last recorded69,769 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 JPH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,769 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 69,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,821 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,542 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,151 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,443 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,218 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,218 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,232 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 40,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery is insecure †Front struts top mounts are worn †

Pass 26 Jul 2005 34,966 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 34,966 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

near side rear tyre is perished †front brake flexi hoses are perished

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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H488 JPH is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H488 JPH, 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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H488 JPH is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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