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J291 HPO

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

93,185 mi
Last recorded93,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 93,185 miles

WELDING TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTTER SILL JUST PASSED MOT STANDEREDS AND JACKING POINT REMOVED

cut in offside rear tyre †cuts in nearside front tyre and perished

nearside rear tyre walls perished

oil leak on engine

rear axle has jacking marks on it

spare wheel carrier loose †

Fail 22 Jan 2007 93,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

WELDING TO NEARSIDE REAR OUTTER SILL JUST PASSED MOT STANDEREDS AND JACKING POINT REMOVED

cut in offside rear tyre †cuts in nearside front tyre and perished

nearside rear tyre walls perished

oil leak on engine

rear axle has jacking marks on it

spare wheel carrier loose †

Fail 19 Jan 2007 93,179 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cut in offside rear tyre

oil leak on engine

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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J291 HPO is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol 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 J291 HPO, 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 J291 HPO registered?

J291 HPO is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J291 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 HPO 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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