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L778 LAL

1993 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL778 LAL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,785 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 108,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front drop link rubbers splitting

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside drive shaft leaking gear oil

power steering rack damp

under body corroded & rear chassi legs corroded

windscreen marked slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,190 miles

pin hole in nearside cv boot

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear arches corroded

signs of power steering fluid leakl on subframe offside

stone cip in offside headlight

under body corroded & rear chassi legs corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,306 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front drop link rubbers cracking

nearside cv boot pin hole in it

offside headlight stone chip in glass

rear flexi ferrules corroded

sign of power steering fluid leak

slight play in offside top shocker bush

under body corroded & both rear arches corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2008 104,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front headlamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,339 miles

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

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 LAL is a 1993 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAL, 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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L778 LAL is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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