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M381 PGS

1994 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 PGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,531 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 117,524 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,380 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 113,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 108,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 108,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 101,923 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 101,846 miles

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 95,225 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 91,819 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 91,813 miles

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

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 PGS is a 1994 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PGS, 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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M381 PGS is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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