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J18 LFP

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 LFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,735 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount worn but still supporting exhaust

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,735 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount worn but still supporting exhaust

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

no wheel trims fitted

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,658 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 75,658 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 68,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror,glass missing.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,086 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror,glass missing.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 62,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,945 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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J18 LFP is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J18 LFP, 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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J18 LFP is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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