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M381 HFJ

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,535 mi
Last recorded111,535 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,535 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wish bone bushes bond failing

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 7 Jun 2010 111,535 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

front wish bone bushes bond failing

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,045 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,242 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 100,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,143 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 92,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre on limite bars

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,245 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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M381 HFJ is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M381 HFJ, 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 M381 HFJ registered?

M381 HFJ is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M381 HFJ safe to buy?

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