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E5 DDM

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DDM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,578 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 122,070 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 121,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 120,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 120,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/pipe m/cylinder to rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 118,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wax oiled

Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

wax oiled

Pass 7 Mar 2015 115,824 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle showing general age related surace corrosion throughout

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,686 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 112,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,525 miles

Bonnet safety wire broken

O/S/F foglight inop

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 106,525 miles

Bonnet safety wire broken

O/S/F foglight inop

Pass 10 May 2008 99,346 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 99,346 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn to inner edges

Pass 23 May 2007 97,124 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 88,836 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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E5 DDM is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E5 DDM, 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 E5 DDM registered?

E5 DDM is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1994.

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