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M318 KAA

1994 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 KAA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,008 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake hosses in poor condition.

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Front brake discs in v ery poor condition.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,904 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition, corroded on inner faces.

Front number plate cracked and deteriated

Heavy corrosion, o/s/ inner sill at rear.

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

Pass 7 May 2011 90,873 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 90,872 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,439 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,439 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,073 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 77,400 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 77,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M318 KAA is a 1994 Renault Clio in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M318 KAA, 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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M318 KAA is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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