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J790 HGF

1991 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 HGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,854 miles

Advise front exhaust down pipe fouling gearbox mounting

Fail 24 Jul 2012 110,854 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Advise front exhaust down pipe fouling gearbox mounting

Advise nails in nearside and offside rear tyres

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,235 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear number plate is cracked

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2011 108,235 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear number plate is cracked

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 104,967 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,620 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 94,665 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,236 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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J790 HGF is a 1991 Renault Clio in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J790 HGF, 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 J790 HGF registered?

J790 HGF is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J790 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 HGF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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