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J496 HBP

1991 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,650 mi
Last recorded108,650 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 HBP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,650 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 108,644 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 106,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 106,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,699 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 97,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 97,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,793 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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J496 HBP is a 1991 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J496 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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What year was J496 HBP registered?

J496 HBP is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J496 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J496 HBP shows 9 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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