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M385 AEC

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,936 mi
Last recorded91,936 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 AEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 91,936 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 91,935 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 88,708 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M385 AEC is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M385 AEC, 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 M385 AEC registered?

M385 AEC is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M385 AEC safe to buy?

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