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L233 XLT

1994 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 XLT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 92,631 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 92,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,248 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 87,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2008 83,364 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 83,364 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 79,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall has damage

offside rear side wall of tyre is cracking and splitting

Pass 30 May 2006 74,889 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 74,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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L233 XLT is a 1994 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L233 XLT, 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 L233 XLT registered?

L233 XLT is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L233 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 XLT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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