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J551 JOT

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,816 mi
Last recorded131,816 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 JOT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 131,816 miles

corrosion to lower edge of nearside door may need attention later on.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 131,811 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 131,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 128,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 128,711 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 128,591 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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J551 JOT is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J551 JOT, 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 J551 JOT registered?

J551 JOT is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 1991.

Is J551 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J551 JOT shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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