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J481 MOD

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ481 MOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,850 miles

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

SOME DAMAGE TO N/SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2007 73,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SOME DAMAGE TO N/SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,430 miles

both rear brake back plates corroding

engine oily

nearside steering rack gaitor starting to perish

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount perishing

slight wheel bearing noise from offside rear

Fail 3 Oct 2006 68,193 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both rear brake back plates corroding

engine oily

nearside steering rack boot starting to perish

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

possible slight wheel bearing noise from offside rear

rear exhaust mount perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2005 55,467 miles

front disc starting to corrode

rear brake back plates starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounts starting to perish

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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J481 MOD is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J481 MOD, 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 J481 MOD registered?

J481 MOD is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J481 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J481 MOD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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