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L118 NRE

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 NRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2010 119,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 115,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 115,220 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished and split.

offside rear tyre perished and split.

offside rear tyre perished and split.

offside rear tyre perished and split.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 111,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2007 109,369 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 104,190 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 104,190 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NRE is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol 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 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L118 NRE registered?

L118 NRE is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 May 1994.

Is L118 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 NRE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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