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J215 JTL

1991 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

165,054 mi
Last recorded165,054 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ215 JTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 165,054 miles

front numberplate cracked

smoke emmitted at idle due to poor running of vehicle (fuel)

windscreen wipers deteriorated

wipers dont always park correctly

Fail 24 Oct 2006 165,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front number plate cracked

smoke emmitted at idle due to poor running of vehicle (fuel)

windscreen wipers deteriorated

wipers don't park properly sometimes

Fail 20 Oct 2006 165,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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J215 JTL is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J215 JTL, 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 J215 JTL registered?

J215 JTL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J215 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J215 JTL 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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