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L778 BFJ

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 82,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,623 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 81,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 80,702 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 80,623 miles

Centre Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,267 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 77,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror missing

rack stiff and play

wipers wearing

Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,901 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 61,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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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L778 BFJ is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L778 BFJ, 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 L778 BFJ registered?

L778 BFJ is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L778 BFJ safe to buy?

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