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P333 EMS

1999 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,162 mi
Last recorded93,162 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 EMS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

ns and os headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 82,770 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

Fail 16 May 2011 82,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise nearside rear light lens damaged.

advise noise from offside rear road wheel when spinning.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,250 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,250 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 70,160 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 70,146 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 28 May 2008 64,280 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 64,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 48,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P333 EMS is a 1999 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc 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 P333 EMS, 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 P333 EMS registered?

P333 EMS is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is P333 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P333 EMS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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