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L172 EPR

1994 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,076 mi
Last recorded138,076 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 EPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 138,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 124,180 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 124,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 124,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system rubbing on fuel tank, advise attention.

rear engine mount worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 119,504 miles

both rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust system knocking on chassis

Fail 22 Aug 2008 119,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust system knocking on chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,052 miles

some surface corrosion & pitting on inner face of o/s/f brake disc

surface corrosion on rear flexible brake hose ferrules

Fail 20 Sep 2007 118,052 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

some surface corrosion & pitting on inner face of o/s/f brake disc

surface corrosion on rear flexible brake hose ferrules

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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L172 EPR is a 1994 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol 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 L172 EPR, 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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L172 EPR is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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