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J652 PFX

1991 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 PFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2007 151,178 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre tread

slight noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 2 May 2006 149,054 miles

RAD LEAKING, REAR LAP BELT MISSING, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING, SPARE TYRE FLAT, BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BRUSHES BADLY CRACKING

Fail 14 Apr 2006 149,053 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

RAD LEAKING, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING, SPARE TYRE FLAT, BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BRUSHES BADLY CRACKING

Pass 10 Jun 2005 143,133 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 143,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice n/s front tie bar bushes cracked

advice o/s front suspension strut damp

advice o/s front tie bar bush cracked

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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J652 PFX is a 1991 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J652 PFX, 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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J652 PFX is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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