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M40 BDK

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,965 mi
Last recorded50,965 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 BDK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 50,965 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 50,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 43,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount worn

Fail 16 May 2018 43,393 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracked but not deep enough to reach the structure of the tyre.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,219 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracked but not deep enough to reach the structure of the tyre.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,764 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 37,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,606 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 24,603 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,664 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,469 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,948 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 12,798 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres 2-3mm

nearside front steering rack boot starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,769 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 11,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,472 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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M40 BDK is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M40 BDK, 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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M40 BDK is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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