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L789 GYW

1993 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,835 mi
Last recorded75,835 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 GYW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 75,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 74,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2008 74,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre Very Poor Condition

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2007 72,548 miles

front tyres worn inner edge!

gearshift knob missing!

minor exhaust leak through corrosion around lambda sensor!

nearside gearbox drive shaft oil seal leaking

various engine oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2007 72,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn inner edge!

gearshift knob missing!

minor exhaust leak through corrosion around lambda sensor!

nearside gearbox drive shaft oil seal leaking

various engine oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2006 71,277 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 71,277 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

spare tyre punctured

various oil leaks

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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L789 GYW is a 1993 Renault Clio in Black 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 L789 GYW, 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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L789 GYW is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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