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L78 STP

1993 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,452 mi
Last recorded71,452 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 STP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,452 miles

O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,698 miles

Both front wipers show signs of age deterioration

Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 70,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 67,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

SPARE TYRE IS MISSING BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT OVALITY

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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L78 STP is a 1993 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L78 STP, 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 L78 STP registered?

L78 STP is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L78 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L78 STP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L78 STP have outstanding finance?

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