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L126 XLB

1994 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,268 mi
Last recorded93,268 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 XLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,268 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,516 miles

slight harshnsss in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,440 miles

corrosion on nsf & osf brake discs 30 spots of corrosion see block plan .black under seal on nsr & osr repairs

Fail 19 Jul 2010 116,439 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 114,917 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 28 May 2009 114,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 29 May 2008 112,868 miles

40 spots of corrosion + osf brake disc

may be bad repair steering colum

Fail 28 May 2008 112,867 miles

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

40 spots of corrosion + osf brake disc

Pass 10 May 2007 107,594 miles

corrosion 11 sports

Pass 1 Jun 2006 105,152 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 May 2006 105,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

play in rack

spare tyre defective

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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L126 XLB is a 1994 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L126 XLB, 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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L126 XLB is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 1994.

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