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M385 HDW

1994 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,675 mi
Last recorded112,675 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 112,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine started to overheat during emissions test

front no plate starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre tread on 2mm depth

slight play in both front wheel hub bearings

spare tyre flat and carrier loose

Pass 12 Nov 2009 112,675 miles

engine started to overheat during emissions test

front no plate starting to delaminate

nearside front tyre tread on 2mm depth

slight play in both front wheel hub bearings

spare tyre flat and carrier loose

Fail 29 Oct 2009 112,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 107,740 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,775 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 11 Jul 2007 99,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

play in rack

Pass 30 Jun 2006 90,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 90,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HDW is a 1994 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M385 HDW, 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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M385 HDW is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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