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J585 DPW

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,718 mi
Last recorded98,718 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 DPW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,718 miles

centre / rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

clutch pedal very heavy.

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r wings wheel arches areas.

corrosion in o/s outer sill rear section area soon req's attention.

front wipers worn [20].

Fail 17 Dec 2010 98,718 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

centre / rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

clutch pedal very heavy.

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r wings wheel arches areas.

corrosion in o/s outer sill rear section area soon req's attention.

front wipers worn [20].

Pass 13 Dec 2009 93,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

underside suspension components corroded, subframes etc

Fail 11 Dec 2009 93,191 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

underside suspension components corroded, subframes etc

Fail 8 Dec 2009 93,187 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted

both sides rear brake backing plates and pipe ends rusted

front chassis subframe rusted

offside front lower suspension arm rusted to excess

offside underside sill rusted to excess

rear axle torsion bar unit rusted to excess

vehicle generaly rusty on underside

Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,850 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in nearside headlight glass

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,274 miles

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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J585 DPW is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J585 DPW, 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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J585 DPW is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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