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L225 CRU

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 CRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 147,410 miles

front and rear suspension bushs perished and worn

front brake hoses perished

front coil springs corrroded

o/s/f sill holed

oil leaks

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

steering rack boots perished

windscreen delaminated

Fail 13 Feb 2013 147,154 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

front and rear suspension bushs perished and worn

front brake hoses perished

front coil springs corrroded

o/s/f sill holed

oil leaks

slight misting of oil on n/s/f shock absorber

steering rack boots perished

windscreen delaminated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

very bad oil leak from engine (sump corroded)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 140,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

very bad oil leak from engine (sump corroded)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 137,312 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer.

Both front wheel bearings appear slightly noisy.

Oil leak

Sump corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 137,312 miles

Baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer.

Both front wheel bearings appear slightly noisy.

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

Oil leak

Sump corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 134,675 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Oil leak

Slight judder on front brakes.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 134,675 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight judder on front brakes.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 133,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 128,386 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,386 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 119,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 109,871 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 109,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

smell of petrol in car

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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L225 CRU is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L225 CRU, 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 L225 CRU registered?

L225 CRU is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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