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M357 AFL

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,253 mi
Last recorded141,253 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 AFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 141,253 miles

Oil leak

inner faces of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 141,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

inner faces of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 129,079 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion on o/s floorpan

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

o/s rear chassis outside prescribed area corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2011 129,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coo;ant leak on eng

light corrosion on o/s floorpan

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

o/s rear chassis outside prescribed area corroded

rear washer not working

Pass 12 Jan 2010 123,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 116,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 108,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 100,705 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 88,854 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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M357 AFL is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M357 AFL, 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 M357 AFL registered?

M357 AFL is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M357 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M357 AFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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