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J51 YWU

1991 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,614 mi
Last recorded68,614 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 YWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,614 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 68,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 60,858 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 60,858 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J51 YWU is a 1991 Renault Clio in Black 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 J51 YWU, 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 J51 YWU registered?

J51 YWU is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J51 YWU safe to buy?

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