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L131 PGU

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 PGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,234 miles

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2010 72,234 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,901 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 62,901 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,279 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,236 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,236 miles

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

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

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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L131 PGU is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc 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 L131 PGU, 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 L131 PGU registered?

L131 PGU is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L131 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L131 PGU 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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