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J861 PBV

1991 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,207 mi
Last recorded185,207 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 PBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 185,207 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 178,762 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 172,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2013 167,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 161,532 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 155,305 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 149,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 143,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 137,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 132,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 131,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2006 126,530 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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J861 PBV is a 1991 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J861 PBV, 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 J861 PBV registered?

J861 PBV is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J861 PBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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