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L665 AKP

1993 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,785 mi
Last recorded54,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL665 AKP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,785 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 48,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to both rear lower sills

exhaust minor leaks at centre and rear joints

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,820 miles

slight body damage various places

slight corrosion both rear lower sills

Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front anti roll bar drop link poor condition

slight body damage various places

slight corrosion both rear lower sills

Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

slight bind on offside front foot brake

slight damage to rear bumper and rear tail gate

Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pershing and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushing perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gear box seal type (leaking gear oil) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pershing and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushing perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,308 miles

Brake fluid contaminated appears dirty (brown in colour) (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both dried up gone brittle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pershing and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushing perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gear box seal type (leaking gear oil) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pershing and breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushing perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,274 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 37,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body damage

nearside rear hand and services brake performances low

Fail 12 Jul 2016 34,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

body damage

nearside rear hand and services brake performances low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight body damage

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 20,215 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,693 miles

both front tyres starting crack on inner treads

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2011 16,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both front tyres starting crack on inner treads

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,025 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,539 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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L665 AKP is a 1993 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L665 AKP, 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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L665 AKP is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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