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S126 NFJ

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre balding on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to rot

Oil leak ()

backbox rubber mount perished

rear tyres splitting on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

backbox rubber mount perished but still secure

Fail 9 Sep 2016 91,495 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join bewteen center and backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

backbox rubber mount perished but still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight cut but not reaching ply/cords

Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has slight cut but not reaching ply/cords

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,961 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 73,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,368 miles

OSF FLEXI BRAKE HOSE IS ROUTED WRONG SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,321 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,291 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 46,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 45,473 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 39,882 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,480 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 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S126 NFJ, 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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S126 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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