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L546 HCX

1971 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,713 mi
Last recorded145,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Renault Clio76,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL546 HCX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 145,713 miles

offside front suspension stiff in operation and vehicle sits low

Fail 12 Jan 2010 145,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front suspension stiff in operation and vehicle sits low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,410 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 137,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 134,727 miles

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 130,913 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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L546 HCX is a 1971 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,320 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 L546 HCX, 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 55 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L546 HCX registered?

L546 HCX is a 1971 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is L546 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L546 HCX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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