Renault Clio Rl Diesel (1991)
1991 Renault Clio Rl Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 701 1991 Renault Clio Rl Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Renault Clio RL diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 0%, which is catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 701 vehicles tested failed its MOT on first attempt. The diesel variant (691 of these cars) shows the same 0% pass rate, meaning there is no escape from this pattern regardless of fuel type.
With a median CarHunch score of just 50 out of 100, these cars are fundamentally unreliable by modern standards, though the absence of recorded dangerous defects is the only bright spot. At 33 years old, this model is now a classic or restoration project rather than practical transport; if you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate and ongoing mechanical work, and treat any MOT pass as a bonus rather than an expectation.
We have 701 1991 Renault Clio Rl Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Renault Clio Rl Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 691 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 10 | 0% | 0 |
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