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J305 HME

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,017 mi
Last recorded55,017 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 HME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,070 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,284 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,274 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs badly pitted and rusty.Offside rear brake back plate appears to be wet with brake fluid.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 46,922 miles

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

Front brake discs badly pitted and rusty.Offside rear brake back plate appears to be wet with brake fluid.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,723 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 43,720 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake backplate shows signs of very slight leak.

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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J305 HME is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J305 HME, 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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J305 HME is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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