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L796 RTP

1993 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,420 mi
Last recorded141,420 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL796 RTP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 141,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy engine oil leak from sump area

Pass 7 Nov 2007 128,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

small chip nearside of windscreen.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 128,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

small chip nearside of windscreen.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 121,549 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 121,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RTP is a 1993 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RTP, 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 L796 RTP registered?

L796 RTP is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L796 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L796 RTP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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