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K159 UGV

1993 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,002 mi
Last recorded173,002 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 UGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 173,002 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 172,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 163,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Off-side front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 153,368 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 149,810 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 149,572 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 142,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 142,757 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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K159 UGV is a 1993 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K159 UGV, 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 K159 UGV registered?

K159 UGV is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 1993.

Is K159 UGV safe to buy?

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