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M34 DEC

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 DEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,031 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

N/S Rear (X2) Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

N/S Rear Tyre Cracked And Perrished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Spare Tyre De-Fective

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system corroding

n/s rear tyre cracking inner and outer wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,639 miles

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

o/s aux fog inop

Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s aux fog inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,671 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to fully check brakepipes due to obscured

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to fully check brakepipes due to obscured

Pass 29 Jul 2009 64,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 63,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 63,690 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

O/s/r footbrake/handbrake performance low

Pass 9 May 2008 61,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 58,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 58,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,800 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 54,800 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M34 DEC is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M34 DEC, 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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M34 DEC is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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