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J949 DYP

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 DYP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,156 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,156 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 64,335 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 64,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,460 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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J949 DYP is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J949 DYP, 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 J949 DYP registered?

J949 DYP is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J949 DYP safe to buy?

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