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ELZ 1917

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,588 mi
Last recorded124,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 1917
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 124,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)

various brake pipe greased

Fail 7 Dec 2016 124,537 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 116,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection onto rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 116,713 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection onto rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlight lenses in poor condition (marginal pass)

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust

exhaust heat shield insecure ?

headlight lenses in poor condition (marginal pass)

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Dec 2013 100,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,848 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,848 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre 1mm amd flat

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs badly corroded

oil leak

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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ELZ 1917 is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 71,557 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 ELZ 1917, 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 27 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ELZ 1917 is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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The MOT history for ELZ 1917 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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