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M338 GFJ

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,860 mi
Last recorded48,860 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 GFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,397 miles

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

both front and o/s/r tyres low on tread

no centre rear seat belt fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 39,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres low on tread

no centre rear seat belt fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,280 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check condition of windscreen wiper blades due to washers not working

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,878 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 26,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,493 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 21,462 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,137 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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M338 GFJ is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M338 GFJ, 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 M338 GFJ registered?

M338 GFJ is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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