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S106 OTY

1999 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2013

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

speedo inop no mileage reading

Pass 25 Jan 2012
Fail 13 Jan 2012

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,269 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 106,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,331 miles

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

offside and nearside front seats do not recline but are secure in the upright position

offside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall but no wires or cord showing

Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside front seats do not recline but are secure in the upright position

offside rear tyre has cracks in the sidewall but no wires or cord showing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,911 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 97,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,925 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 83,162 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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S106 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio in White 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 S106 OTY, 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 S106 OTY registered?

S106 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S106 OTY 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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