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M378 SSC

1994 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,668 mi
Last recorded29,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM378 SSC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2018 29,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Inner sill/ floor corroded/ holed within area of seat mtg (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within area of axle mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Jacking points corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,278 miles

Corrosion at front jacking points.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,875 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 28,875 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 28,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,243 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2014 27,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,626 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 26,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,842 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,819 miles

Front brake carrosion

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres starting to perish

general carrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,545 miles

slight from O/S front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 23,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight from O/S front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,131 miles

corrosion on nearside sill at rear

front brake disc corrosion

parking brake lever travel

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 20,398 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 20,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 17,088 miles

off side front and near side rear tyres starting to crack on outer side walls

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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M378 SSC is a 1994 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M378 SSC, 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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M378 SSC is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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