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L738 BPA

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 BPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,785 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,754 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,878 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,878 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L738 BPA is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L738 BPA, 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 L738 BPA registered?

L738 BPA is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L738 BPA safe to buy?

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