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L231 WLB

1994 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,551 mi
Last recorded87,551 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 WLB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,551 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,392 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 68,837 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,993 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 59,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,859 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 45,859 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,293 miles

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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L231 WLB is a 1994 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L231 WLB, 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 L231 WLB registered?

L231 WLB is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L231 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 WLB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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