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R972 KEU

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,975 mi
Last recorded79,975 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 KEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,975 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,377 miles

both rear drum brakes binding hand brake lever insecure

hsnd brake lever side to side movement

Fail 9 Dec 2008 70,377 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear drum brakes binding hand brake lever insecure

hsnd brake lever side to side movement

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,239 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 60,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,653 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,653 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 53,218 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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R972 KEU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R972 KEU, 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 R972 KEU registered?

R972 KEU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is R972 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R972 KEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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