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L166 OAL

1994 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 OAL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,903 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 94,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 91,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FLEXIS PERISHING

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

HEAVY UNDERBODY CORROSION EVIDENT

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 1 Sep 2006 91,101 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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L166 OAL is a 1994 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L166 OAL, 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 L166 OAL registered?

L166 OAL is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 February 1994.

Is L166 OAL safe to buy?

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