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K144 BCG

1993 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,889 mi
Last recorded57,889 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 BCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 57,889 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 57,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS . 22 Years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS . 21 Years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 55,596 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS . 21 Years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 54,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS . 20 Years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer baffles corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer baffles corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,263 miles

Rear exhaust silencer baffles corroded/loose.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,680 miles

Coolant level low.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (3.5.1i)

In my opinion service brake performance could be improved.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 49,211 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty NS&OS main beam cannot be selected. (1.7.1)

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

Coolant low.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (3.5.1i)

In my opinion service brake performance could be improved.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,380 miles

NS&OS front brake disc's pitted.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 47,380 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)

NS&OS front brake disc's pitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,967 miles

NS&OS front brake disc pitted.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,967 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NS&OS front brake disc pitted.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes slightly deteriorated.

OS wiper blade split at end.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,796 miles

Coolant deteriorated.

NS&OS front brake disc slightly pitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,976 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant deteriorated.

NS&OS front brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,021 miles

NS&OS front brake disc pitted.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,990 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted.

Oil leak

Slight dampness on ns&os rear brake backplates.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,751 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight dampness on rear brake back plates.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,407 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 38,407 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,505 miles

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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K144 BCG is a 1993 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K144 BCG, 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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K144 BCG is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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