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K196 VKJ

1993 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,275 miles

n/s/r/ o/s/r axle bishes perished but not excessive

Fail 20 Oct 2010 116,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r o/s/r axle bushes perished but no excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2009 108,536 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 108,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,229 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate faded

off side and near side inner sills surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2007 106,050 miles

middle exhaust rubber perished

n/s sill signes of rust

Fail 12 Oct 2007 106,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle exhaust rubber perished

n/s sill signes of rust

Pass 28 Sep 2006 102,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 97,894 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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K196 VKJ is a 1993 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K196 VKJ, 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 K196 VKJ registered?

K196 VKJ is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K196 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K196 VKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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