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J245 HPX

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 HPX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 118,200 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 118,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,927 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 115,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 108,218 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front centre seat belt catch slightly damaged

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside front chassis starting to corrode

offside and nearside inner and outer door sills starting to corrode

slight wear in offside and nearside front top suspension leg mountings

Fail 24 Feb 2006 108,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs starting to corrode

front centre seat belt catch slightly damaged

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode under cover

nearside front chassis starting to corrode

offside and nearside inner and outer door sils starting to corrode

slight wear in offside and nearside front top suspension leg mountings

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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J245 HPX is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J245 HPX, 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 J245 HPX registered?

J245 HPX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J245 HPX safe to buy?

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