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J42 HPO

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,646 mi
Last recorded126,646 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 126,646 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 118,880 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 109,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 109,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 103,811 miles

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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J42 HPO is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 J42 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 J42 HPO registered?

J42 HPO is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 November 1991.

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