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J40 MDT

1994 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MDT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 87,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 87,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 87,384 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 87,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 86,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 84,125 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No engine mil light fitted to vehicle

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,122 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 78,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 76,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,329 miles

rear exhaust slightly leaking

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust catching the body

wipers split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,361 miles

Oil leak

o/s ABS BRAKET INSURCUR

Fail 11 Nov 2008 64,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 54,331 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 54,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 47,595 miles

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

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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J40 MDT is a 1994 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J40 MDT, 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 J40 MDT registered?

J40 MDT is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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