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M381 YVF

1994 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 YVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2012 108,328 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

suspension components rusty front and rear

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 108,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 108,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 107,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,657 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres very slightly miss shaped

rear flexy metal ends rusty

slight play in top suspension leg mounts

Fail 12 Dec 2007 107,657 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres very slightly miss shaped

rear flexy metal ends rusty

slight play in top suspension leg mounts

Fail 28 Nov 2006 107,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front inner wing shield insecure †middle exhaust hanger brokem but still supporting exhaust

play in both front suspension strut top bushs

slight noise from near side front and near side rear wheel beaing

Pass 28 Nov 2006 107,416 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front inner wing shield insecure †middle exhaust hanger brokem but still supporting exhaust

play in both front suspension strut top bushs

slight noise from near side front and near side rear wheel beaing

Pass 14 Dec 2005 105,213 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

midd exhaust rubbers split midd exhaust slightly insecure †

off side wheel binding slightly †slight play in steering rack †slight play front suspension strut top bushs †anti roll bar bushs starting to split both fronts

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2005 105,213 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

main beam tell tale does not work †midd exhaust rubbers split midd exhaust slightly insecure †

off side wheel binding slightly †

oil leak

slight play in front suspension strut top bushs †anti roll bar bushs starting to split both fronts

slight play in steering rack

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 YVF is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M381 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

M381 YVF is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M381 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M381 YVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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