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J265 OPR

1991 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

32,565 mi
Last recorded32,565 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ265 OPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 32,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,182 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,152 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,833 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 28,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED , REAR SUB FRAME RUBBERS PERISHED , CORROSION IN NEARSIDE INNER SILL , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,997 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2005 26,994 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 26,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s flexi hose perished. †all tyres perished on sidewalls.

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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J265 OPR is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J265 OPR, 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 J265 OPR registered?

J265 OPR is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J265 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J265 OPR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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