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L140 VLP

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,712 mi
Last recorded99,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2006 99,712 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 87,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

centre exhaust knocking against heat shield

Pass 5 Jul 2005 87,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

centre exhaust knocking against heat shield

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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L140 VLP is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L140 VLP, 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 L140 VLP registered?

L140 VLP is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L140 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L140 VLP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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