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L796 RCD

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 RCD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,112 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,063 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,000 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,000 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,468 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s front service brake has slight bind up.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,572 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 112,572 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust rubber split

O/S front wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,111 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 109,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,204 miles

front number plate de laminated

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 8 Jun 2011 106,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate de laminated

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2010 102,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,552 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre tread low on inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2009 98,552 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,582 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & front tyre tread low. Advise wiper blades.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 94,582 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & front tyre tread low. Advise wiper blades.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,218 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L796 RCD is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L796 RCD, 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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L796 RCD is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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