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L741 APR

1993 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,040 mi
Last recorded36,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 APR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,040 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,326 miles

n/s and o/s of car body and doors damaged

o/s/f brake bleed nipple broken but not leaking

spare tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,755 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 29,755 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust incorrectly aligned,movement at front pipe to manifold

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

power steering belt oil contaminated

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,253 miles

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust incorrectly aligned,movement at front pipe to manifold

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

power steering belt oil contaminated

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,400 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 26,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Low readings both rear footbrakes

Oil leak

Slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2009 24,111 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,916 miles

Oil leak

some test items not visible

Fail 29 Jul 2008 22,916 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre soft

some test items not visible

Fail 26 Jul 2007 20,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 15,691 miles

Off side rear lamp cluster. Lens holed

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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L741 APR is a 1993 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L741 APR, 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 L741 APR registered?

L741 APR is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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