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K172 SFW

1993 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,566 mi
Last recorded133,566 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 SFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 133,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 131,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 131,143 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 128,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2010 128,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 125,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 122,189 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 115,507 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 115,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 108,043 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 108,007 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K172 SFW is a 1993 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K172 SFW, 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 K172 SFW registered?

K172 SFW is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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