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J859 HRV

1991 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,253 mi
Last recorded35,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 HRV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 35,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre showing signs of perishing

rear brakes may need repair or adjustment

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,230 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise from n/s/r brake

sighs of corrosion on sills/underside

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

signs of corrosion on the underside

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,196 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2012 30,196 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,188 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,188 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,180 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 30,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,011 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 30,011 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,671 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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J859 HRV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J859 HRV, 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 J859 HRV registered?

J859 HRV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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