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L184 XBX

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL184 XBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,353 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,166 miles

Filler on n/s outer sill

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

Front brake discs not full contact area with pads

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

Surface corrosion n/s rear chasis

front inner edge of bonnet rusted around hinges

oil leak front of engine

Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Filler on n/s outer sill

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

Front brake discs not full contact area with pads

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

Surface corrosion n/s rear chasis

front inner edge of bonnet rusted around hinges

oil leak front of engine

Pass 19 May 2009 70,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

filler repair to n/s sill

Fail 18 May 2009 70,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

filler repair to n/s sill

radiator leaking

Fail 28 May 2008 69,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 69,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,456 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

N/S OUTER SILL FILLED

SLIGHT BLOW REAR EXHAUST BOX

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill has filler repair unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2006 67,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L184 XBX is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L184 XBX, 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 L184 XBX registered?

L184 XBX is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L184 XBX safe to buy?

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