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L185 FBV

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 FBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

back box rubber split.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,859 miles

blow from manifold area

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,859 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

play at o/s/f suspension top mount (not excessive)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,882 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,859 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 45,859 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 45,859 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 45,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

noise from steering column when in operation

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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L185 FBV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L185 FBV, 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 L185 FBV registered?

L185 FBV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L185 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 FBV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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