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L801 GLS

1993 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Renault Clio83,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 GLS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2006 158,862 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front flexi-hose inadequately clipped

offside mirror poorly mounted

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2005 149,277 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 149,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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L801 GLS is a 1993 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L801 GLS, 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 L801 GLS registered?

L801 GLS is a 1993 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L801 GLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L801 GLS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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