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J868 RPA

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 RPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 104,268 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 104,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 102,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators not standard fittment but visable from front

both outer sills and inner sill and sill lips rusting

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

o/s/f seat back loose

o/s/r bleed nipple snaped

all 4 tyres look to have been rubbing at some time not at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2006 102,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS AND INNER SILLS AND SILL LIPS RUSTING

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators not standard fittment but are visable from front

n/s/f inner sidewall cracking

o/s/f seat back loose

all 4 wheels look to have been rubbing at some time not at time of test

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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J868 RPA is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc 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 J868 RPA, 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 J868 RPA registered?

J868 RPA is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 November 1991.

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