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M391 SYC

1994 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,835 mi
Last recorded151,835 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Renault Clio82,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM391 SYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 151,835 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 138,666 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 138,649 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty & worn

nearside rear light unit incorrectly fitted and likely to be damaged by operation of rear hatch

play in steering

slight judder both nearside brakes

unable to fully inspect brake linings due to design of vehicle & wheeltrims fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2006 129,350 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 129,350 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM IN DANGEROUS CONDITION//// VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN////

Pass 4 Nov 2005 118,626 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 118,626 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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M391 SYC is a 1994 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M391 SYC, 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 M391 SYC registered?

M391 SYC is a 1994 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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