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L189 FPJ

1994 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 FPJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 76,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s wiper blade split on end clearing ok

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 May 2011 68,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 60,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs badly worn

o/s mirror loose [securd with tape]

Fail 7 May 2010 60,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs badly worn

o/s mirror loose [securd with tape]

Pass 7 May 2009 51,907 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 51,907 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,149 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 43,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 May 2007 42,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 42,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 40,094 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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L189 FPJ is a 1994 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L189 FPJ, 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 L189 FPJ registered?

L189 FPJ is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L189 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L189 FPJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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