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R253 KAR

1991 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,716 mi
Last recorded111,716 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Renault Clio83,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 KAR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 111,716 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 111,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 111,554 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 106,421 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 106,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 104,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,886 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 97,886 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R253 KAR is a 1991 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R253 KAR, 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 R253 KAR registered?

R253 KAR is a 1991 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is R253 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 KAR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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