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L707 FBU

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,276 mi
Last recorded84,276 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 FBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,276 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,354 miles

UNABLE TO VIEW FRONT BRAKE PAD BECAUSE OF RIM.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,908 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both inner sill various surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 68,147 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r o/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f top shocker mount corroded slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2018 68,147 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r o/s/r chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f top shocker mount corroded slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,519 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,517 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,913 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 73,587 miles

oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all lower suspension and subframes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,574 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,573 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyre crack on walls

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,601 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,259 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,251 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 52,277 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 52,277 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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L707 FBU is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L707 FBU, 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 L707 FBU registered?

L707 FBU is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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