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L156 XLB

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 XLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,837 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,548 miles

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

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

some wear in steering column - will need attention soon

Fail 9 Jul 2008 81,548 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

some wear in steering column - will need attention soon

Pass 5 Jul 2007 79,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,366 miles

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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L156 XLB is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L156 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 L156 XLB registered?

L156 XLB is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L156 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L156 XLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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