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S129 UCF

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 UCF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 May 2021 69,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 61,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,704 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,702 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release lever insecure (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,446 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,097 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,498 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,731 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,583 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,583 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,874 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,324 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 UCF is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S129 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

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

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