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L235 YGV

1994 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,271 mi
Last recorded39,271 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 YGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 39,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,778 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 37,778 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 36,674 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 36,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 35,998 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 35,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,672 miles

nearside rear seat bely not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2009 35,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear seat bely not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,172 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 33,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 2mm on edges

nearside registration light loose

Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 2mm on edges

nearside rear registration light loose

Pass 27 Aug 2005 24,456 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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L235 YGV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L235 YGV, 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 L235 YGV registered?

L235 YGV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L235 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L235 YGV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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