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L799 VUF

1993 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL799 VUF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 134,915 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/ rear light lens damaged

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

sports suspension fit fitted for retest front wheels very close to wings and arches

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2012 134,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/ rear light lens damaged

rear seats and belts removed at time of test

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,504 miles

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

rear of both sills corroded

rear seats removed

unerbody corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2011 131,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear of both sills corroded

rear seats removed

unerbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2010 126,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2009 122,718 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

inner faces of front discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2009 122,712 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 115,350 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,225 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low.

Offside front shock top mount slight play.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 106,225 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 100,885 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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L799 VUF is a 1993 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L799 VUF, 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 L799 VUF registered?

L799 VUF is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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