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L138 JEP

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,284 mi
Last recorded63,284 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 JEP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,284 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,284 miles

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

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

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

rubber exhaust mountings starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,041 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE/SUSPENSION. REAR WHEEL BEARINGS QUITE NOISY. FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS WORN NEAR LIMIT.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 60,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE/SUSPENSION. REAR WHEEL BEARINGS QUITE NOISY. FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS WORN NEAR LIMIT.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 59,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 55,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 May 2007 51,054 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 46,662 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 46,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

movement nearside top suspension mount

nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre deflated

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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L138 JEP 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 L138 JEP, 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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L138 JEP is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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