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L145 VLP

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,333 mi
Last recorded159,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 VLP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 159,333 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 155,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

no oil in engine !!

Pass 2 Apr 2013 150,446 miles

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

rear under body undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2012 149,778 miles

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 149,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,059 miles

Oil leak

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

outer sills slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 148,059 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

outer sills slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 137,999 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 137,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 126,685 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 126,684 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 123,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 121,772 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 121,772 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

major oil leak from engine bay

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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L145 VLP is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L145 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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L145 VLP is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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