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L221 UYJ

1994 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 UYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front sills corroded but not considered excessive

rear chassis legs corroded!

Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,724 miles

FRONT BRAKES 5BALANCE OUT BY 22% + EFICIENCY LOW @ 55% (BRAKES VISUALLY IN GOOD CONDITION > NEW PADS ADVISED

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,160 miles

Corrosion on both rear out riggers.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on both rear inner sill areas

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

slight corrosion on offside front sill

Fail 20 Sep 2010 111,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion on both rear out riggers.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on both rear inner sill areas

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

slight corrosion on offside front sill

Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,759 miles

BRAKE READINGS OK PEDAL SEEMS HARD WITH LITTLE FEEL

Fail 30 Sep 2009 110,759 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

BRAKE READINGS OK PEDAL SEEMS HARD WITH LITTLE FEEL

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 110,411 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 110,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 110,002 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 109,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f seat back slightly worn

o/s/f wheel brake seizing on

Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,476 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

rear exhaust mount weak

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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L221 UYJ is a 1994 Renault Clio in White with a 1,390cc 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 L221 UYJ, 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 L221 UYJ registered?

L221 UYJ is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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