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M386 PAO

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,263 mi
Last recorded47,263 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 PAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,263 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s/r sill ends showing signs of corrosion

rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,598 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/r shocker outer casing showing signs of corrosion

rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion

slight play o/s and n/s/f macpherson strut top mounting bush

Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/r shocker outer casing showing signs of corrosion

rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion

slight play o/s and n/s/f macpherson strut top mounting bush

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,531 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s/r shocker bush outer casing showing signs of corrosion

o/s lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack

rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,608 miles

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,608 miles

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

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

front brake discs are grooved

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes are starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,109 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,359 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,168 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 30,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,142 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,385 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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M386 PAO is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M386 PAO, 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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M386 PAO is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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