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L153 SJK

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 SJK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 99,553 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 99,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 99,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,803 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,314 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,182 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2014 89,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under body slight corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 77,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,969 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,671 miles

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

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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L153 SJK is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L153 SJK, 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 L153 SJK registered?

L153 SJK is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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