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L725 APJ

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,687 mi
Last recorded129,687 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL725 APJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 129,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sill slight corrosion noted

offside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 129,425 miles

all brake discs corroded from being stood but not effecting brake readings.

chip in windscreen.

drivers floor slightly damaged.

off side outer sill getting scabby.

wipers just passable.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers side floor damaged

off side front outer sill rusty and slightly corroeded

all brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 129,215 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 129,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 126,511 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2006 121,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 121,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator belt squealing

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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L725 APJ is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L725 APJ, 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 L725 APJ registered?

L725 APJ is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L725 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L725 APJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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