1991 Renault Clio 1.2L Petrol · J631 PHP
1991 Renault Clio (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 51,633 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J631 PHP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2010
- 51,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J631 PHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Renault Clio (J631 PHP) between October 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
J631 PHP Mileage History
- 12/10/200636,121 mi
- 31/10/200737,894 mi+1,773 mi
- 31/10/200737,894 mi
- 24/10/200842,504 mi+4,610 mi
- 10/11/200842,603 mi+99 mi
- 29/10/201051,633 mi+9,030 mi
Average of roughly 3,833 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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