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L185 VNV

1994 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 113,903 miles

front discs corroding

n/s/f wheel has slight play in suspention

o/s cv boot re-clipped (doesnt normally last)

some moisture nr tank

Fail 14 May 2009 113,902 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs corroding

n/s/f wheel has slight play in suspention

some moisture nr tank

Pass 15 Apr 2008 108,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 107,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 104,545 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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L185 VNV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L185 VNV registered?

L185 VNV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L185 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L185 VNV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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