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S126 MFV

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 MFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 113,454 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 113,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air filter loose

damage to offside rear lens

damage to windscreen

nearside front door latch handle missing

nearside front tyre on 3mm and cracked and peished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust loose

rear exhaust rubber split

small exhaust blow from middle

Pass 30 Oct 2008 106,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,604 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 99,604 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 95,634 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 95,634 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MFV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S126 MFV, 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 S126 MFV registered?

S126 MFV is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S126 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 MFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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