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L26 TNK

2014 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,294 mi
Last recorded174,294 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Renault Clio51,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 TNK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 174,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 86,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 161,004 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2024 81,464 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 81,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 74,923 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 74,923 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 70,896 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 137,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,503 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 131,503 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 51,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2019 114,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush debonding and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 108,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 100,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 100,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,488 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,349 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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L26 TNK is a 2014 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2014 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 51,178 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 L26 TNK, 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 12 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L26 TNK registered?

L26 TNK is a 2014 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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