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L154 VNV

1994 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,755 miles

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

One centre exhaust mount broken.

One rear exhaust mount missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,753 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

One centre exhaust mount broken.

One rear exhaust mount missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,953 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 10,797 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 106,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 101,547 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 101,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 101,412 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside front door difficult to open from the outside

Oil dampness on steering rack

Oil leak

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight roughness on steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 92,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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L154 VNV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L154 VNV, 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 L154 VNV registered?

L154 VNV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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