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S124 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 98,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s headlight loose

Fail 7 May 2014 98,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s headlight loose

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 90,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 84,144 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2011 84,144 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,850 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,594 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 60,466 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 54,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 53,010 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 53,010 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2005
Pass 10 May 2005 44,150 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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S124 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S124 YOW, 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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S124 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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