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L160 VTR

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,301 mi
Last recorded77,301 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 VTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2008 77,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,278 miles

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

front no plate damaged

nearside front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish and split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2006 77,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm bush has split

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

plasy in both front top mounts

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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L160 VTR is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L160 VTR, 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 L160 VTR registered?

L160 VTR is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L160 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 VTR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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