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PAT 890W

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 890W
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,076 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,074 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated grease on brake disc from driveshaft gaiter (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated grease from driveshaft gaiter (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 88,921 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT.. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... CRACKED AND PERISHED... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW OUTER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 87,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... CRACKED AND PERISHED... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW OUTER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE BUSHES.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,591 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,333 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSH MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,950 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,831 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended REAR AXLE BUSHES (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,831 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended REAR AXLE BUSHES (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,251 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,251 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,239 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f + n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,239 miles

n/s/f + n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,937 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,619 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,319 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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PAT 890W is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PAT 890W, 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 PAT 890W registered?

PAT 890W is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is PAT 890W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 890W shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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