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K242 NOR

1993 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,823 mi
Last recorded21,823 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK242 NOR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 21,823 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2016 21,823 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 12,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,597 miles

offside rear brake drum outer edge cracked

surface rust on underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 4,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake drum outer edge cracked

surface rust on underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,298 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2008 4,298 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2005 3,946 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 3,946 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K242 NOR is a 1993 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K242 NOR, 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 K242 NOR registered?

K242 NOR is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K242 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K242 NOR shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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