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L74 VAB

1993 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 VAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 104,700 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 104,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 90,501 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,942 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,620 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 72,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 71,655 miles

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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L74 VAB is a 1993 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L74 VAB, 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 L74 VAB registered?

L74 VAB is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L74 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 VAB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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