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J698 GRV

1991 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,423 mi
Last recorded150,423 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 GRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 150,423 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 149,591 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 147,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 147,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 147,770 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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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J698 GRV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J698 GRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J698 GRV registered?

J698 GRV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J698 GRV safe to buy?

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