Renault Clio (1992)
1992 Renault Clio
CarHunch analysed 14,478 real MOT records for the 1992 Renault Clio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1992 Clio has a significantly troubled MOT record, with just 60.4% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—that's a 20-point gap indicating widespread reliability issues across these now-aging cars. Nearly 16% have suffered dangerous defects, which is a genuine safety concern for buyers to take seriously.
At around 87,600 miles median, these Clios are reasonably low-mileage for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.67 failures per test, suggesting wear and corrosion rather than hard use is the culprit. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural rust, brake condition, and electrical gremlins—these are the battles you'll fight with a car this old.
What to check before buying a 1992 Renault Clio
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 13,347 | 60.4% | 1.68 |
| Diesel (8%) | 1,130 | 60% | 1.46 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Renault Clio vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Renault Clio vehicles fall between 66,905 and 107,854 miles.
1992 Renault Clio — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Renault Clio
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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25%
Oil leak
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19.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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18.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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15.1%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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14.9%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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11.9%
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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