MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f seat not locking back properly
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J161 HCD is a 1992 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 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 J161 HCD, 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 34 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of J161 HCD?
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What year was J161 HCD registered?
J161 HCD is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 1992.
Is J161 HCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J161 HCD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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