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MIL 1456

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,746 mi
Last recorded77,746 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1456
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 77,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 71,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 71,909 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt deteriorated

Both rear springs corroded

N/S front gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 67,272 miles

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

N/S front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges almost through to the cords

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

Fail 20 May 2011 67,272 miles

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

N/S front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges almost through to the cords

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2010 62,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 62,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 55,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear tyres low and perished

Fail 23 May 2009 55,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,875 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 49,875 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low and worn on inner edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2007 39,691 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 39,691 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 23,936 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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MIL 1456 is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MIL 1456, 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 MIL 1456 registered?

MIL 1456 is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is MIL 1456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1456 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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