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RIW 7523

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 7523
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2014 91,102 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 91,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 87,852 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 87,852 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,467 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,462 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 75,327 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 75,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 69,582 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 69,582 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 62,534 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 56,464 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 56,328 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 51,323 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,331 miles

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 29 Dec 2006 49,331 miles

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

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate faded slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2006 39,859 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate faded slightly

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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RIW 7523 is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RIW 7523, 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 RIW 7523 registered?

RIW 7523 is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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