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J525 XEV

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,028 mi
Last recorded112,028 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2005
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ525 XEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2005 112,028 miles

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

different size tyres on front axle to rear axle †o/s/r tyre low on pressure †o/s/f outer cv gaiter has been repaired

Fail 21 Sep 2005 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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J525 XEV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J525 XEV, 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 J525 XEV registered?

J525 XEV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J525 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J525 XEV shows 2 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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