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L226 XAM

1994 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 XAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 108,610 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 108,610 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Bumper insecure

N/S Door mirror insecure

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

Pass 30 May 2008 105,037 miles

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

front number palte cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 99,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 99,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 94,369 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L226 XAM is a 1994 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc 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 L226 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L226 XAM registered?

L226 XAM is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L226 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L226 XAM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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