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S118 KVV

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,359 mi
Last recorded39,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 KVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,359 miles

both head lamps req att soon

rear wiper blade req att soon

Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,355 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both head lamps req att soon

rear wiper blade req att soon

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,818 miles

rear wiper blade req soon

Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,813 miles

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

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)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s interior door handle insecure

near side rear tyre req soon cracking on side walls

rear wiper blade req soon

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,033 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing ply or cords

Fail 1 Mar 2011 36,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing ply or cords

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,597 miles

Suspect windscreen washer pump worn/faulty but working for M.O.T.

Both freont indicator colourings faded but just within limits.

Both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls (175/65x14).

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Metal debris found in N/S/F coil spring housing (removed).

O/S headlight pattern weak but just within M.O.T. limits.

O/S/F moulding missing from bumper & skirt adrift.

Possible fault with bonnet catch but O.K. at time of test.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perrished.

Suspect both front driveshafts slightly worn.

Suspect handbrake lever slightly insicure.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Various surface corrosion to vehicle structure & suspension.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,214 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,507 miles

inner and outer walls of nearside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,190 miles

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

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 KVV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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