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K947 YKX

1992 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,558 mi
Last recorded90,558 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 YKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 90,558 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear torsion bar bushes starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,456 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Nov 2010 81,602 miles

MINOR CORROSION ON N/S/R INNER SILL

MINOR SPLIT IN WIPER BLADES

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE SECTION

Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,602 miles

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

MINOR CORROSION ON N/S/R INNER SILL

MINOR SPLIT IN WIPER BLADES

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE SECTION

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,210 miles

MINOR CORROSION ON N/S/R INNER SILL

Fail 9 Nov 2009 81,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

MINOR CORROSION ON N/S/R INNER SILL

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,981 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED;

Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,330 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 78,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE;

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,664 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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K947 YKX is a 1992 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 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 K947 YKX, 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 34 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K947 YKX is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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