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K981 VPK

1992 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,810 mi
Last recorded68,810 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

wipers smearing/streaking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,810 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

wipers smearing/streaking

Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,641 miles

oil leak

rear gearbox mounting rubber worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,205 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,638 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 57,638 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear gearbox mounting bush worn

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,639 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 55,639 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres worn on outer edges and are just legal

Pass 11 Oct 2008 53,276 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 53,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,626 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 44,626 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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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K981 VPK is a 1992 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 K981 VPK, 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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K981 VPK is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 1992.

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