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J499 RPB

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,259 mi
Last recorded41,259 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 RPB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,259 miles

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS CORRODED ON OUTER CASINGS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND ONLY 50% OF FRONT PADS APPLYING ON DISCS

N/S/F WISHBONE ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH SPLIT FROM BONDING

O/S/F WISHBONE ARM FRONT BUSH SPLIT FROM BONDING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT

Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH FRONT DROPLINKS STARTING TO CRACK AND WEAR

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS FRONT AND REAR BUSHES STARTING TO WEAR AND SPLIT FROM BONDING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT PADS ONLY APPLYING 50% ON BRAKE DISC

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,783 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 38,783 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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J499 RPB is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J499 RPB, 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 J499 RPB registered?

J499 RPB is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J499 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 RPB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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