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L234 BDF

1994 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 83,846 miles

Engine sump very corroded and leaking oil

Some noise in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 May 2011 83,833 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Engine sump very corroded and leaking oil

Some noise in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2010 76,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 71,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,758 miles

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 16 Apr 2007 65,562 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 65,562 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 62,855 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 62,837 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L234 BDF is a 1994 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L234 BDF, 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 L234 BDF registered?

L234 BDF is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 1994.

Is L234 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L234 BDF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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