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K153 OAB

1993 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

88,015 mi
Last recorded88,015 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK153 OAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 88,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 86,248 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 86,223 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,990 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 83,990 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,997 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,985 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,576 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 80,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,954 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 78,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,681 miles

alternator belt loose

both front roll bar linkages corroded

general body and chassis corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

alternator belt loose

both front roll bar linkages corroded

general body and chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,147 miles

Corrosion to outter and innersills

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 74,058 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 72,255 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 72,211 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K153 OAB is a 1993 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 K153 OAB, 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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K153 OAB is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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