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L793 SCD

1993 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,327 mi
Last recorded94,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 SCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,327 miles

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Engine oil level low

Front registration plate in poor condition

Rear of one chassis brake pipe corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,745 miles

Both rear wheel arhces corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front service brake veers right

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,377 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside windscreen wiper blade perishing

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2013 93,377 miles

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

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside windscreen wiper blade perishing

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,156 miles

Bonnet safety strap missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front service brake imbalance on limit; veers right 25%

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front service brake juddering slightly

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety strap missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front service brake imbalance on limit; veers right 25%

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front service brake juddering slightly

Rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Rear exhaust has one mounting broken

Fail 1 Aug 2011 92,676 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear service brake poor effort

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,676 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear service brake poor effort

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,038 miles

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

both rear lower wheel arches corroding

nearside windscreen wiper perishing

offside rear under sill corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2010 92,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear lower wheel arches corroding

nearside windscreen wiper perishing

offside rear under sill corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 91,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet retraining strap missing

both reat wheel arches corroding

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

front registration plate deteriorating

front service brake veers right

Fail 22 Jul 2009 91,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet retraining strap missing

both reat wheel arches corroding

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low

front registration plate deteriorating

front service brake veers right

Pass 18 Jul 2008 90,722 miles

Bonnet safety strap missing

Both rear lower wheel arches corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front service brake veers right

Fail 15 Jul 2008 90,698 miles

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)

Bonnet safety strap missing

Both rear lower wheel arches corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front service brake veers right

Offside front brake hose perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2007 89,680 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

both under sills corroding

driver's seatbelt catch suspect

front brake pads low

front service brake veers right

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet safety strop missing

nearside rear service and parking brakes lower effort

nearside rear tyre on limit and perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 89,680 miles

bonnet safety strop missing

both rear wheel arches corroding

both under sills corroding

driver's seatbelt catch suspect

front brake pads low

front service brake veers right

nearside rear service and parking brakes lower effort

nearside rear tyre on limit and perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2006 88,936 miles

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

both rear under sills corroding

front service brake veers right

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 88,936 miles

both rear under sills corroding

front service brake veers right

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

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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L793 SCD is a 1993 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L793 SCD, 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 L793 SCD registered?

L793 SCD is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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