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L716 LWU

1993 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 LWU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,460 miles

engine oil leak

heavey underseal on all welding repairs

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

slight exhaust blow from front & rear sections

Fail 11 Feb 2010 86,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Engine has a oil leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 78,650 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner faces.

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front discs corroded on inner faces.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front & nearside front floor corroded

offside rear & nearside rear chassis rails corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,832 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front & nearside front floor corroded

offside rear & nearside rear chassis rails corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,185 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,181 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s rear chassis leg corrored [outside of 30cm area]

Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,894 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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L716 LWU is a 1993 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L716 LWU, 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 L716 LWU registered?

L716 LWU is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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