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J651 VHJ

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

42,987 mi
Last recorded42,987 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 VHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,987 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres perished and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 8 May 2013 42,293 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rattles on engine mount

front tyre walls cracked n/s and o/s

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear brakes out of balance

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle corroded

warning light on dash

Fail 27 Apr 2013 42,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

exhaust rattles on engine mount

front tyre walls cracked n/s and o/s

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

rear brakes out of balance

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,645 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Small cuts in both front tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,888 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perrished

floor/chassis corroded

front brake discs worn/pitted

n/s/f link rod rubbers perrished

rear brakes out of balance

spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Nov 2010 39,838 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,671 miles

handbrake close to no reserve travel

o/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake close to no reserve travel

o/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,410 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 37,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,639 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,624 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,556 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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J651 VHJ is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J651 VHJ, 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 J651 VHJ registered?

J651 VHJ is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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