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L773 BOD

1993 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,611 mi
Last recorded129,611 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL773 BOD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front discs lipped

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in rack arms

small chips in screen

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2014 129,535 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

front discs lipped

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in rack arms

small chips in screen

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

small chips in windscreen

some wear in rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

small chips in windscreen

some wear in rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2012 119,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

childs seat insecure

front discs lipped

rear tyres cracking

slight lift in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play in both front top shock mounts

slight play in rack arms

some wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2012 119,016 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childs seat insecurly fitted

exhaust down pipe deteriorating

front discs lipped

front springs corroding

rear tyres starting to crack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight lift in n/s bottom ball joint

slight play in both top shock mounts

slight play in rack arms

some wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

underbody corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 116,198 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts,rear crossmember,front outriggers,o/s outsills,

Fail 2 Mar 2011 116,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,inner rear sills,rear subframe mounts,rear crossmember,front outriggers,o/s outsills,

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,454 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

and rear number plate fading.

surface corrosion o/s n/s Front Springs, front and rear chassis, front sub frame mountings, front outriggers, rear axle mountings, inner rear seals, offside outer seal and rear arch, rear cross member

Fail 18 Jan 2010 113,454 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

and rear number plate fading.

surface corrosion o/s n/s Front Springs, front and rear chassis, front sub frame mountings, front outriggers, rear axle mountings, inner rear seals, offside outer seal and rear arch, rear cross member

Fail 18 Feb 2009 109,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2009 109,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2008 105,784 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 105,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 97,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 97,677 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,222 miles

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

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

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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L773 BOD is a 1993 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L773 BOD, 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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L773 BOD is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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