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S125 FTL

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

41,928 mi
Last recorded41,928 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 FTL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Door central locking inop - but door can be opened once manually unlocked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 41,912 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Door central locking inoperative, but can be opened once unlocked manually

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,176 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 39,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,673 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 36,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,139 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side, outers, leaking grease and loose (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 35,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join needs re-sealing (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both - bushes missing (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side, outers, leaking grease and loose (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,279 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2017 34,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,215 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 33,211 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 32,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,229 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished but not through to cords

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,174 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 30,174 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,433 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 28,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,205 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,272 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 26,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,038 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 22,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,359 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 19,359 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

offside outer cv gaiter clip of temporary type

Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,505 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 17,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S125 FTL is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 S125 FTL, 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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S125 FTL is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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