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L797 RTP

1993 Renault Clio

Purple Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,087 mi
Last recorded47,087 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 RTP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2006 47,087 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front no plate damaged

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack at offside

Fail 15 Jul 2006 47,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front pipe fouling gearbox rear mounting

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear tyre splitting in bead area of sidewall

offside rear tyre damaged in sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2006 47,045 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise-both front to rear brake pipes corroded

advise-brake discs worn and corroded/corroding

advise-front pipe bracket broken

advise-nearside rear tyre perishing

advise-nearside trims loose-peeling

advise-small cut on outer sidewall of offside front tyre

advise-vehicle chassis corroded/corroding

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2005 43,437 miles

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering rack at offside

Fail 2 Jul 2005 43,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

rear wiper torn

slight play in steering rack at offside

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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L797 RTP is a 1993 Renault Clio in Purple with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L797 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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L797 RTP is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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