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L118 FBV

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,700 mi
Last recorded60,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,700 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 60,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,675 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,109 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,293 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 46,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L118 FBV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 82,199 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 L118 FBV, 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 32 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L118 FBV registered?

L118 FBV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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