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J144 HOW

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2005
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 HOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2005 111,962 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 111,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J144 HOW is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J144 HOW, 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 J144 HOW registered?

J144 HOW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 August 1991.

Is J144 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J144 HOW shows 2 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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