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K989 YAV

1992 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 YAV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 139,866 miles

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

windscreen cracked n/s lower corner

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,562 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 130,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills covered in underseal

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 8 Aug 2008 130,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills covered in underseal

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,870 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 122,868 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 117,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2006 117,266 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K989 YAV is a 1992 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K989 YAV, 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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K989 YAV is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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