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L205 LGM

1994 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,643 mi
Last recorded80,643 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 LGM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,643 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE & WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,601 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE & WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 55,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 55,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 31,055 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 31,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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L205 LGM is a 1994 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L205 LGM, 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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L205 LGM is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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