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R16 FAY

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,559 mi
Last recorded43,559 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 FAY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,559 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 42,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,489 miles

all shocker casings corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Fail 1 Aug 2022 41,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all shocker casings corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight play in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,693 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 40,693 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated spraying out grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 32,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight brake noise

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,106 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Fail 4 Jul 2016 30,106 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,069 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger worn

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 28,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,442 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,354 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 22,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,858 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have small cuts in them ( not down to the cords )

Fail 23 Jul 2007 20,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres have small cuts in them ( not down to the cords )

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 18,304 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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R16 FAY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R16 FAY, 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 R16 FAY registered?

R16 FAY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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