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L138 VGT

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

winscreen marked

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,212 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.(165/60x14)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 82,639 miles

advise chips in ns of windscreen

aedvise side strip missing on ns of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2006 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise chips in ns of windscreen

aedvise side strip missing on ns of vehicle

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 VGT is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

L138 VGT is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L138 VGT safe to buy?

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