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J122 HBV

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,600 mi
Last recorded111,600 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 HBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,600 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 102,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 102,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 95,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 95,748 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r arch repaired

slight play when rocking steering

sump leaking oil

Pass 20 Sep 2005 95,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 95,204 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust correded

n/s/r wheel arch repaired

play steering rack

sight play steering column

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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J122 HBV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J122 HBV, 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 J122 HBV registered?

J122 HBV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J122 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J122 HBV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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