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M15 HLN

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,552 mi
Last recorded9,552 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 HLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 9,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,697 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,916 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,894 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 43,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,517 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 33,499 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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M15 HLN is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M15 HLN, 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 M15 HLN registered?

M15 HLN is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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