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R241 VYA

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,561 mi
Last recorded82,561 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 VYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 82,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer mounting rubber broken

Pass 10 May 2016

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

Pass 11 May 2015 74,051 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2015 74,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,274 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 65,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2012 57,730 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 57,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,558 miles

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 47,558 miles

Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,651 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 39,648 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust mount collasped but still supporting exhaust

Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished on tread pattern

rear exhaust mount collasped but still supporting exhaust

Pass 2 May 2008 24,689 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 24,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2007 21,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 21,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 16,832 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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R241 VYA is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R241 VYA, 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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R241 VYA is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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The MOT history for R241 VYA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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