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J480 HBP

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,269 mi
Last recorded49,269 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 HBP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 49,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 44,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedel rubber missing

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,306 miles

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

outer trim missing o/s door

Fail 21 Nov 2014 41,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

outer trim missing o/s door

Fail 11 Nov 2013 38,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

gear knob broken

o/s door trim missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,728 miles

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

gear knob broken

o/s door trim missing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,880 miles

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 19 Oct 2011 28,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

age splits nearside rear

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 22,575 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,538 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2006 20,534 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust box surface corroded

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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J480 HBP is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J480 HBP, 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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J480 HBP is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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