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L3 VHY

1999 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests45 (34 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

34 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 143,184 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 147,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,223 miles

Front sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corroded and under sealed in places

Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 128,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion to Suspension Components

Offside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,233 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 126,565 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 125,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 123,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,346 miles

some corrosion to under body not excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2018 124,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 124,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,820 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 117,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 116,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 116,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,661 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 121,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 114,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 114,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,180 miles

O/S/F outer cv boot slightly damp.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 97,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 111,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,341 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,763 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine bay under covers fitted

front and rear brake discs correded

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine bay under covers fitted

front and rear brake discs correded

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,540 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,391 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 104,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,835 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 61,835 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,792 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 98,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,175 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 31,166 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 93,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,922 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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L3 VHY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 L3 VHY, 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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L3 VHY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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