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J208 HTL

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,980 mi
Last recorded95,980 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 HTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 95,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 95,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,983 miles

†1) Heavy surface corrosion to calipers, rear backplates etc. † †2) Centre exhaust box poor, starting to fracture. † †3) Wiper blades starting to split. † †4) Front anti-roll bush,s poor.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 89,944 miles

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

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

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

†1) Heavy surface corrosion to calipers, rear backplates etc. † †2) Centre exhaust box poor, starting to fracture.

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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J208 HTL is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J208 HTL, 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 J208 HTL registered?

J208 HTL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J208 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J208 HTL shows 4 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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