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H872 GJF

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 GJF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,112 miles

Oil leak

exhaust getting thin in places

general corrosion to inner sills/outer sills

handbrake cable mountings on axle corroded

o/s/f lower wing edge corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished/worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

windscreen washers stick on intermittently

Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,109 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust getting thin in places

general corrosion to inner sills/outer sills

handbrake cable mountings on axle corroded

o/s/f lower wing edge corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished/worn

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

windscreen washers stick on intermittently

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 97,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,666 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking due to age

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 96,354 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2007 92,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped.

offside rear tyre perished

slight noise osr suspect wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,909 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 89,909 miles

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

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

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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H872 GJF is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H872 GJF, 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 H872 GJF registered?

H872 GJF is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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