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P378 XDE

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,643 mi
Last recorded149,643 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 XDE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 149,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded also within 30 cm of sub frame mount (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Drum /back plate has misting of fluid poss brake fluid not dripping

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack notchy in operation

Pass 25 Mar 2015 145,886 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack slightly notchy in operation

Fail 16 Mar 2015 145,886 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack slightly notchy in operation

Pass 7 Mar 2014 141,653 miles

o/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 141,653 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2013 137,831 miles

Major egine oil leak onto steering rack gaitor

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

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

Offside rear mudflap is falling off

Tyre on spare wheel to cords. Illegal to use.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 137,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Major egine oil leak onto steering rack gaitor

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear mudflap is falling off

Tyre on spare wheel to cords. Illegal to use.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 133,007 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Gearbox oil leaking onto nearside steering rack gaitor

Major engine oil leak onto offside steering rack gaitor

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front lower door hinge wearing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 133,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Gearbox oil leaking onto nearside steering rack gaitor

Major engine oil leak onto offside steering rack gaitor

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside front lower door hinge wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,120 miles

Both front indicator bulbs loosing their colour

Nearside wiper is splitting on ends

Noise in steering rack

Wipers do not park automatically

Fail 27 Jan 2011 124,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front indicator bulbs loosing their colour

Nearside wiper is splitting on ends

Noise in steering rack

Wipers do not park automatically

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,444 miles

Both front indicator bulbs loosing their colour

Exhaust "chuff" at exhaust manifold

Handbrake lever almost to end of travel

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

Nearside headlamp glass is cracked, not affecting beam pattern at the moment

Fail 2 Feb 2010 116,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front indicator bulbs loosing their colour

Exhaust "chuff" at exhaust manifold

Handbrake lever almost to end of travel

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

Nearside headlamp galss cracked, not affecting beam pattern at the moment

No spare wheel / tyre in cradle

Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,912 miles

Nearside headlamp glass is cracked...not affecting beam pattern

Tiny cut in nearside front tyre (outer)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 108,909 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside headlamp glass is cracked...not affecting beam pattern

Vehicle has no spare wheel

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,491 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 99,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 88,202 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 80,699 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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P378 XDE is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P378 XDE, 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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P378 XDE is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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