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L205 VNV

1994 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,904 mi
Last recorded133,904 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 VNV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 133,904 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 133,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 122,080 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 122,080 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,147 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 109,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 102,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of runflat damage

rear exhaust box rubbers deteriorated

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

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 VNV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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.

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What year was L205 VNV registered?

L205 VNV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 1994.

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