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S126 JBA

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,692 mi
Last recorded54,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 JBA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,692 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,137 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,392 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 45,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,949 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,360 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,464 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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S126 JBA is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S126 JBA, 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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What year was S126 JBA registered?

S126 JBA is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S126 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 JBA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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