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S101 ETO

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,681 mi
Last recorded54,681 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 ETO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lower wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2025 54,592 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2024 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2024 48,773 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,746 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 45,744 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,630 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 42,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,377 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 39,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,312 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,436 miles

Nearside Rear has a bad crack

Pass 1 May 2015 31,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre rubber starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,560 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACES

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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S101 ETO 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 73.7%.

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 S101 ETO, 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 S101 ETO registered?

S101 ETO is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S101 ETO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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