MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight wear in both rear shockers on shafts
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
n/s/f roadwheel rusty
rear shock absorbers rusty
slight play rack+pinion
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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
n/s/f roadwheel very rusty
rear shock absorbers very rusty
slight play both sides rack+pinion
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L138 JBA is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 L138 JBA, 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 L138 JBA registered?
L138 JBA is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 1994.
Is L138 JBA safe to buy?
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