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S117 VOR

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,026 mi
Last recorded78,026 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 VOR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,026 miles

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers leaking

front brake discs worn

gear oil leak

rear exhaust corroded/poor condition

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 18 Dec 2012 78,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers leaking

front brake discs worn

gear oil leak

rear exhaust corroded/poor condition

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 3 Dec 2011 74,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

wiper wheel box noisey

Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,925 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leaks

unable to check wheel bolts,wheel trims fitted

wiper wheel box noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,305 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

gearbox oil leak noted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Nov 2010 70,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

gearbox oil leak noted

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,757 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,704 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 60,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,900 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,160 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
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S117 VOR is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S117 VOR, 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 S117 VOR registered?

S117 VOR is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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