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H499 HTM

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH499 HTM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,278 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes in very poor condition. Recommend replacement

Hazard warning lamp switch not 100%.

Rear exhaust rubbers perished. Recommend replacement

Steering rack gaiters in very poor condition/about to split. Recommend replacement

body/component corrosion consistent with vehicle age.

font brake discs in very poor condition. Recommend replacement

front flexi-brake hoses in poor condition. Recommend replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,476 miles

Body/component corrosion consistent with vehicle age.

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished.

Front brake discs corroded and rear brake drum back plates corroded.

Front flexi-brake hoses starting to crack.

Hazard light switch not 100%.

Steering rack gaiters perishing.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,668 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition.

Front brake discs in poor condition.

General vehicle corrosion consistent with age. Rear brake back plates corroded. Exhaust corroded.

Hazard light switch poor.

Steering rack gaiters perished/poor condition.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,858 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust hangers broken.

Front axle, anti-roll bar drop link rubbers in poor condition.

Front flexi-brake hoses cracking.

N/S driveshaft, inboard CV boot leaking gearbox oil.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle, backplates etc. corroded.

Steering rack gaiters in poor condition.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,866 miles

engine oil leaks

front exhaust joint blowing

near side front anti roll bar link bushes split

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

front exhaust joint blowing

near side front anti roll bar link bushes split

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes split

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,708 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,362 miles

all front suspension lower arm bushes debonding and slight play

both front brake hoses very perrished

off side front outer cv boot pin holed

off side rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm on inner edge(recomend replacement)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel very high(borderline pass)

off side rear brake hose metal end ferrule corroded(borderline pass)

slight grease leak off side front cv boot

Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,742 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 54,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside rear flexi-brake hose end ferrule corroding.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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H499 HTM is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H499 HTM, 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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H499 HTM is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H499 HTM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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