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L171 GAA

1994 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,305 mi
Last recorded151,305 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL171 GAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 151,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL WORN BUT NOT SHOWING THE CORD

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2007 151,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL WORN BUT NOT SHOWING THE CORD

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 136,622 miles

ENGINE TIE BAR MOUNTING RUBBERS WORN

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS NOT FITTED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2006 136,587 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both headlights cracked

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

rear wiper blade 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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L171 GAA is a 1994 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 L171 GAA, 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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L171 GAA is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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