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S118 AEV

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,984 mi
Last recorded172,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 AEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 172,984 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 167,210 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 163,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs badly worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick

Pass 10 Jul 2012 163,088 miles

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

front brake discs badly worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick

Pass 8 Jul 2011 157,885 miles

n/s/r brake binding

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 29 Jun 2010 154,132 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 150,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 133,388 miles

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

both front cv boot straps are looking weak

both rear tyres are badly perishedand the n/s/r is a bit out of shape

the offside front inside door handly is broken off its monting

the rear exhaust rubber is spit and perished

there is a bad scrach on the windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2008 133,364 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front cv boot straps are looking weak

both rear tyres are badly perishedand the n/s/r is a bit out of shape

the offside front inside door handly is broken off its monting

the rear exhaust rubber is spit and perished

there is a bad scrach on the windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,816 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 124,804 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2006 122,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 108,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 108,451 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S118 AEV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S118 AEV, 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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S118 AEV is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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