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N88 BYK

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,732 mi
Last recorded95,732 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 BYK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 95,720 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 86,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,636 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,456 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S REAR TYRE HAS KERB DAMAGE

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 85,935 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S REAR TYRE HAS KERB DAMAGE

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,287 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 76,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/f outer c v boot inscure

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,280 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

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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N88 BYK is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N88 BYK, 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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N88 BYK is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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