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L144 DPL

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 DPL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,663 miles

car been welded and coated in undersill

engin oil leak

front anti roll bar links in poor condition

front brake pipes rusty

front wipers slightly split

off side rear wheel arch rusty

outer cover sills fitted

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp aims on minimum

both wiper blades worn

front bumper damaged/loose

n/s rear wheel stiff to turn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

slight play/wear in both front suspension upper mountings

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear chassis's corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid level in reservoir obscured

nearside & offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front&rear brake disc's worn/corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,900 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front&rear brake disc's worn/corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,605 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs pitted

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,605 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs pitted

both wipers split

damage to bodywork

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,666 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition.

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R inner closing pannel is rusty.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs are rusty and rear brake pads are worn low.

Rear brake pipes are starting to rust.

Slight play in N/S/F outer track rod end.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear inner side lights not working.

Exhaust system is in poor condition.

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R inner closing pannel is rusty.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs are rusty and rear brake pads are worn low.

Rear brake pipes are starting to rust.

Slight play in N/S/F outer track rod end.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,363 miles

chip in screen

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/r inner sill rusty

n/s/r tyre on limits

oil leak

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

slight blow from rear exhaust system

slight play in lower steering column uj

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,363 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

chip in screen

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

n/s/r inner sill rusty

n/s/r tyre on limits

oil leak

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

slight blow from rear exhaust system

slight play in lower steering column uj

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 84,487 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,481 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 76,456 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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L144 DPL is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L144 DPL, 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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L144 DPL is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1994.

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