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J6 MMW

1999 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,214 mi
Last recorded27,214 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 MMW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,214 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,943 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 21,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 21,799 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 21,733 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 21,648 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,471 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 21,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,189 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,070 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 20,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,706 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,032 miles

Front wiper blades split

Fail 20 Mar 2008 18,032 miles

Front wiper blades split

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,760 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 14,760 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

small surface cracks on both front tyres.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 1,170 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 1,170 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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J6 MMW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J6 MMW, 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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What year was J6 MMW registered?

J6 MMW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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