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S102 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 9 Oct 2012 100,481 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,152 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 97,152 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,300 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 92,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

travel at handbrake lever but efficiency OK

Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

travel at handbrake lever but efficiency OK

Pass 22 Sep 2006 84,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 84,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 75,423 miles

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

slight scuff on windscreen caused by wiper

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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S102 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S102 YOW, 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 S102 YOW registered?

S102 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S102 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 YOW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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