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K165 UKJ

1993 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 UKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 113,055 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear wheel trim missing

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 113,055 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear wheel trim missing

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 104,710 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 104,694 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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K165 UKJ is a 1993 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K165 UKJ, 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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K165 UKJ is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 April 1993.

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