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S128 LLW

1999 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 LLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 113,500 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 111,445 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,435 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 109,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 105,221 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 105,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,429 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 104,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 98,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 98,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 98,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 98,129 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil light flashing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,136 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 28 Mar 2009 82,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 82,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2008 75,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 75,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,588 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,150 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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S128 LLW is a 1999 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S128 LLW, 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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S128 LLW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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