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J685 HCR

1991 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,309 mi
Last recorded83,309 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 HCR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 83,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 66,993 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,993 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,533 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner and outer sills corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,355 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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J685 HCR is a 1991 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J685 HCR, 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 J685 HCR registered?

J685 HCR is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J685 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J685 HCR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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