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L718 RUF

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 RUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 85,686 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner and outer sills

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber broken

welding repairs to inner and outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2010 85,117 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to inner and outer sills

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust rubber broken

welding repairs to inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Sep 2009 79,618 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 79,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chips to screen

corrision underside of vechile & outer sill,s

o/s/front tyre pershing&cracking

o/s/rear tyre pershing&cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front inner pads look to be getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,449 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,853 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 59,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Off side sill starting to rust near rear.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 56,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 56,726 miles

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

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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L718 RUF is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L718 RUF, 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 L718 RUF registered?

L718 RUF is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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