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J556 OPL

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ556 OPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 123,927 miles

front number plate small cracks

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

indicator/ light switch slight movement

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front foglamp broken

offside rear light lens small crack

oil leak

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches and inner/ outer sill panels starting to rust

Fail 11 Dec 2010 123,860 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front number plate small cracks

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

indicator/ light switch slight movement

nearside front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front foglamp broken

offside rear light lens small crack

oil leak

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches and inner/ outer sill panels starting to rust

Pass 13 Nov 2009 112,459 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

front coil springs starting to rust

front number plate small crack

indicator switch mountings slight movement

nearside front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

offside rear wheel arch repaired

sills and wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 8 Nov 2008 106,268 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front subframe starting to rust

Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,437 miles

centre- rear exhaust starting to rust and slight leak

doorsteps and rear wheel arches starting to rust

front number plate small crack

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

inner and outer sills starting to rust

offside front tyre tread outer edge wearing

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber starting to perish

spare tyre needs replacing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,942 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/wear

both rear brake backing plates starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

slight exhaust leak between centre and rear sections

Fail 3 Jun 2006 90,891 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs starting to rust/wear

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear brake backing plates starting to rust

slight exhaust leak between centre and rear sections

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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J556 OPL is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J556 OPL, 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 J556 OPL registered?

J556 OPL is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J556 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J556 OPL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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