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L120 VOW

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 VOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 88,737 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,255 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,254 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,239 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot see repair probally to steering linkage dure to a rubber boot fitted after test

Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 82,776 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Chip in n/s front headlamp.

Oil leak

Signs of slight PAS fluid leak.

Slight play in o/s front upper shock absorber attachment.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,009 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in n/s/f h/lamp.front anti roll bar bushs perished.front cv boots perished.eng oil leak.front shocks damp.slight play in top mounts.unable to see front pads.nail in n/s/r tyre + worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 71,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 71,747 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unabled to fully inspect floorpan brake pipes cover fitted,

Pass 23 Mar 2006 62,440 miles

Water leak engine urgent attention. †Front brake discs corroded inner side.

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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L120 VOW is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L120 VOW, 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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L120 VOW is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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