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M353 VEV

1994 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,689 mi
Last recorded36,689 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 VEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,986 miles

small cracks in rear tryre sidewalls. rear axle beam very rusty

timing belt?

Fail 30 Aug 2012 29,986 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small cracks in rear tryre sidewalls. rear axle beam very rusty

timing belt?

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 29,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,377 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,282 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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M353 VEV is a 1994 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M353 VEV, 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 M353 VEV registered?

M353 VEV is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M353 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 VEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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