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R212 KPE

1999 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 KPE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,088 miles

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

body corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,525 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 18 Dec 2012 98,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 15 Dec 2011 97,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 97,443 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2010 94,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 21 Dec 2009 92,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Nov 2007 88,131 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 88,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R212 KPE is a 1999 Renault Clio in White with a 1,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R212 KPE, 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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R212 KPE is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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