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L229 JHH

1994 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,139 mi
Last recorded120,139 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 JHH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 120,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

bonnet stay broken

both top strurt mounting worn

corroded blisters both rear wheel arches and rear chassis members

front grill damaged

front wiper will not park automatic

o/s/r brake slighty binding

rear centre lap seat belt missing

rear shock absorbers metal dust covers corroded

stone chips front screen

Fail 11 Feb 2008 120,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

bonnet stay broken

both top strurt mounting worn

corroded blisters both rear wheel arches and rear chassis members

front grill damaged

front wiper will not park automatic

o/s/r brake slighty binding

rear centre lap seat belt missing

rear shock absorbers metal dust covers corroded

stone chips front screen

Pass 7 Feb 2007 113,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 113,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leaking from engine

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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L229 JHH is a 1994 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L229 JHH, 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 L229 JHH registered?

L229 JHH is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 February 1994.

Is L229 JHH safe to buy?

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