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S103 HGU

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oily

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,819 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leak

offside front outer cv boot has pin hole in

rear no. plate becoming delaminated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,275 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs slightly lipped

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,360 miles

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing poss tracking out

Pass 10 Jan 2009 48,304 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,479 miles

exhaust front down pipe flex starting to brake up getting loose

rear wiper blade split on ends

tyre wear starting on both rears and n/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,234 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

rear wiper blade split

tyre wear starting n/s/f outer edge poss tracking out

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2006 37,987 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls and getting low on thead

front brake pads starting to get low

o/s/f indicator bulb starting to go white

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim hanging down

rear wiper blade split on ends

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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S103 HGU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S103 HGU, 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 S103 HGU registered?

S103 HGU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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