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PAZ 9976

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 9976
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear wheel bearing signs of wear

Fail 15 Mar 2011 99,225 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear wheel bearing signs of wear

Fail 19 Feb 2011 98,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from n/s/r wheel

oil light flickers on

windscreen has light marks

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,352 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 86,347 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,011 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 78,887 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.n/s/r tyre on limit on outside edge 2.front brake discs pitted 3.front brake pads woearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,516 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,797 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 66,796 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear roll bar bushes becoming perished † †o/s/r tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge † †slight scratch damage to to windscreen † †both front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,513 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 61,509 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint † †o/s rear tyre at legal limits † †slight scratch damage to windscreen

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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PAZ 9976 is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 PAZ 9976, 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 PAZ 9976 registered?

PAZ 9976 is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is PAZ 9976 safe to buy?

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