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J527 GRV

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

53,454 mi
Last recorded53,454 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,454 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 99,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 91,225 miles

after market exhaust poorly fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2006 91,151 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 91,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhast bangs on axle and sits low.

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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J527 GRV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J527 GRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J527 GRV registered?

J527 GRV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J527 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J527 GRV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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