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S129 GDV

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 128,761 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in two places (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,192 miles

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

slight play in rear axel bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2015 115,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play in rear axel bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,650 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 104,080 miles

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,080 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 99,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

rear silencer mounting rubber deterioted

Fail 11 Jan 2012 99,116 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

rear silencer mounting rubber deterioted

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,989 miles

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

rear number plate slightly marked

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,989 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly marked

slight wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,989 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes are slightly detiriorated

both front bottom ball joint dust covers are split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,877 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 81,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 74,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,112 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,112 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,174 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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S129 GDV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S129 GDV, 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 S129 GDV registered?

S129 GDV is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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