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J441 RCF

1991 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ441 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,282 miles

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

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,282 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,188 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,029 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,029 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,491 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 61,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 60,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J441 RCF is a 1991 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J441 RCF, 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 J441 RCF registered?

J441 RCF is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J441 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J441 RCF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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