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S121 OTY

1999 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 104,000 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 103,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,899 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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S121 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S121 OTY, 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

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What year was S121 OTY registered?

S121 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S121 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 OTY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S121 OTY have outstanding finance?

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