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S116 KDY

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 KDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 May 2022 42,121 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern, both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lenses in poor condition, affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large scratch across screen Caused by faulty wiper blade (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail, Perishing, 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, 21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,021 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 36,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 36,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,962 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 34,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,850 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 33,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,723 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres badly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2016 32,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres badly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,277 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,778 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front tyre slight damage

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,314 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,624 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 29,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 27,679 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 27,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 19,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007
Fail 24 Jan 2007 18,268 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,001 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 16,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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S116 KDY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S116 KDY, 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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S116 KDY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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