CarVerify

Free Car Check

S108 UCF

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

182,562 mi
Last recorded182,562 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 UCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 182,562 miles

Front Lower both arms both sides rubber bushes perished

Offside corrossion inner and outer sill noted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 182,562 miles

Front Lower both arms both sides rubber bushes perished

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside corrossion inner and outer sill noted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 177,569 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Track rod end gaitorts perished

major oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 177,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front tyres perished

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

Track rod end gaitorts perished

corrossion on outer sill offside

major oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 172,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 172,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 165,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

antirollbar links a little perished

centre pipe to cat clamp bracket rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2013 165,124 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

antirollbar links a little perished

centre pipe to cat clamp bracket rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2012 157,010 miles

Accessory belts badly perished.

Both front anti roll bar links perished.

Rear box corroded and mount perished.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 149,458 miles

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

oil leak at rear of engine (ADVISE INVESTIGATION)

tyres on front axle are different size to tyres on rear axle

Fail 29 Nov 2011 149,332 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

oil leak at rear of engine (ADVISE INVESTIGATION)

tyres on front axle are different size to tyres on rear axle

Pass 15 Dec 2010 135,219 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 135,219 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 134,360 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet catch badly corroded

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake lever slighty loose

Offside sill badly corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2009 125,096 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 125,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,382 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 116,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,248 miles

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S108 UCF is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S108 UCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S108 UCF?

You can check the full history of S108 UCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S108 UCF registered?

S108 UCF is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S108 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 UCF shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S108 UCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S108 UCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.