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K142 UJU

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,962 mi
Last recorded80,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK142 UJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,658 miles

covers fitted over part of front to rear brake pipes not allowing full inspection.some of pipes heavily greased

crack in front number plate

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

exhaust rubbers perishing

nearside undersill starting to rust

oil leak on engine

spare tyre excessively deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside undersill starting to rust †nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated †spare tyre heavily deteriorated †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2006 71,956 miles

all tyres deteriorating †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †front discs rusty †oil leak on engine †

Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake discs starting to rust †oil leak from engine

spare tyre tread getting low and tyre deteriorated †nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate †both rear tyres staring to deteriorate †offside rear brake pipe starting to rust †front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Nov 2005 69,057 miles

light corrosion front discs

light corrosion o/s/r discs

rear arm bushes cracking

rear shock absorber bushes cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2005 69,057 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension arm bushes light cracks

light corrosion front discs

light corrosion o/s/r sill

light cracks both rear shock absorber bushes

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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K142 UJU is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 83,558 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 K142 UJU, 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 33 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K142 UJU registered?

K142 UJU is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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