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L166 UPO

1994 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,396 mi
Last recorded133,396 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 UPO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 133,396 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 119,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 119,790 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 105,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,568 miles

front number plate damaged †corrosion appearing to n/s sill

Fail 20 Sep 2006 99,233 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 91,947 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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L166 UPO is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L166 UPO, 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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L166 UPO is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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