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H878 PRD

1990 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,353 mi
Last recorded171,353 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Renault Clio110,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 PRD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 171,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 162,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 152,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 142,638 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 142,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 132,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 127,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 127,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 120,121 miles

CO% ok at idle but had to raise idle to 2000rpm to lower HC below limits of 1200ppm

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2007 120,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 112,841 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 112,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in o/s/f bumper

heavy engine oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2005 105,012 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front bumper damaged

pin hole in offside front outer cv gaitor and starting to leak grease

Fail 23 Sep 2005 104,917 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside front bumper damaged

pin hole in nearside front outer cv gaitor and starting to leak grease

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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H878 PRD is a 1990 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 110,288 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 H878 PRD, 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 36 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H878 PRD registered?

H878 PRD is a 1990 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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