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L769 SWS

1993 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,859 mi
Last recorded100,859 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL769 SWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,859 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres appear underinflated

rear wheel arches starting to deteriorate

slight play in the near side of the steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2010 100,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres appear underinflated

rear wheel arches starting to deteriorate

slight play in the near side of the steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 99,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front subframe corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2009 99,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front subframe corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 97,628 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os front tyre flat

Pass 31 Aug 2007 96,040 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 96,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns door damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,730 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 93,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nsf wing damaged

osf tyre underinfleted

Pass 4 Aug 2005 91,439 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 91,439 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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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L769 SWS is a 1993 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L769 SWS, 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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L769 SWS is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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