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P4 DNN

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 DNN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 133,799 miles

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

exhaust rubber deteriated

Fail 30 Jul 2012 133,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 128,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 128,004 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,041 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 110,041 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 95,312 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,545 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

Fail 2 Aug 2007 94,545 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on limit of 1.6

Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,106 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 77,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 77,378 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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P4 DNN is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P4 DNN, 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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P4 DNN is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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