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J743 PLJ

1991 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ743 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear wing bent

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 6 Mar 2007 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

offside rear wing bent

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,616 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Exhaust rear box rubber mount perrished and split

Nearside front shock absorber top mount worn

Offside front shock absorber top mount worn

Fail 7 Mar 2006 66,616 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Exhaust rear box rubber mount perrished and split

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front shock absorber top mount worn

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front shock absorber top mount worn

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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J743 PLJ is a 1991 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J743 PLJ, 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 J743 PLJ registered?

J743 PLJ is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 1991.

Is J743 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J743 PLJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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