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L771 THW

1993 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 THW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 118,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 115,078 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 115,078 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2008 708,612 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

warning your vehicle has just met the minimum brake performence on service and parking brake so it may require brake repair soon or later

Fail 12 Jan 2008 708,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 112,740 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 107,616 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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L771 THW is a 1993 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L771 THW, 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 L771 THW registered?

L771 THW is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 October 1993.

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