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J639 CAH

1991 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,857 mi
Last recorded119,857 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 CAH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 119,857 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 119,857 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

radiator leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 107,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 107,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J639 CAH is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J639 CAH, 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 J639 CAH registered?

J639 CAH is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J639 CAH safe to buy?

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