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J849 NPR

1991 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ849 NPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,099 miles

major engine oil leak

offside rear wheel rim getting very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,175 miles

both sides front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

engine oil leak

offside rear road wheel rim very rusty

spare tyre not inflated

Fail 8 Aug 2008 56,175 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both sides front inner wishbone bushes deteriorating

engine oil leak

offside rear road wheel rim very rusty

spare tyre not inflated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,257 miles

major engine oil leak

offside floor to sill joint getting rusty

offside rear wheel rim rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2007 55,257 miles

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

major oil leak at engine

offside floor to sill joint getting rusty

offside rear wheel rim very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,051 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 55,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak

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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J849 NPR is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc 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 J849 NPR, 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 J849 NPR registered?

J849 NPR is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J849 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J849 NPR 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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