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L146 XLB

1994 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,042 mi
Last recorded142,042 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 XLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 142,042 miles

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

o/s front steering rack gater heavly perrished

o/s/front c/v/boot heavly perrished

o/s/front tyre on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2007 135,289 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 135,229 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 131,511 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 131,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

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

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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L146 XLB is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L146 XLB, 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 L146 XLB registered?

L146 XLB is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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