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L88 WLM

1995 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Renault Clio78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 WLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 136,259 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 135,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 135,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 135,143 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perrished/cracked

corrosion to underbody

oil leaks across gearbox/shaft seal areas?

surface corrosion across all brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2013 134,727 miles

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

o/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f wiper cable tied on

oil leak

power steering pipes wet

subframe damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2013 134,713 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f wiper cable tied on

oil leak

power steering pipes wet

subframe damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2012 134,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No rear seats fitted at time of testing

Oil leak

Roll cage fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Sunstrip fitted, not obscuring drivers view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers and passengers 5 point harness fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2012 134,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

No rear seats fitted at time of testing

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

Oil leak

Roll cage fitted

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Sunstrip fitted, not obscuring drivers view

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers and passengers 5 point harness fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2008 133,691 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 133,238 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 133,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 127,549 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 127,549 miles

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

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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L88 WLM is a 1995 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 L88 WLM, 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 31 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L88 WLM is a 1995 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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