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L798 VAT

1993 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 VAT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 126,900 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 126,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 118,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked not affecting lettering

Pass 22 Sep 2005 114,672 miles

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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L798 VAT is a 1993 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L798 VAT, 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 L798 VAT registered?

L798 VAT is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 1993.

Is L798 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L798 VAT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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