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L731 TMW

1993 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,987 mi
Last recorded99,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 TMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,987 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,982 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front offside tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,805 miles

Damage/chips in screen.

Offside front outer anti roll bar rubber split.

Offside front tyre wall perished.

Offside rear service brake recording low effort

Offside rear wheel arch panel corroded.

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Rear exhaust mount split

Rear offside hand brake recording low effort.

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,335 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,207 miles

both rear wheelarches rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

slight play in steering

slight play offside upper strut mount

water ingress nearside rear light unit

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering

both rear wheelarches rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

slight play offside upper strut mount

water ingress nearside rear light unit

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,340 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished through tread

Fail 1 Nov 2006 62,750 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 62,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 57,697 miles

rear exaust box rusty oil leaks engin brake discs rusty front brake hoses perish

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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L731 TMW is a 1993 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L731 TMW, 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 L731 TMW registered?

L731 TMW is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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