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S129 WUK

1999 Renault Clio

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,805 mi
Last recorded115,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 115,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 115,804 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 111,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 111,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake dicsc badly worn

front pads look low ????

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 99,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,856 miles

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

slight noise o/s/r wheel may be start of wheel bearing noise

Fail 20 Nov 2008 87,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight noise o/s/r wheel may be start of wheel bearing noise

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,730 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,730 miles

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

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

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

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

1) O/S/R tyre close to legal limit. † †2) Brake fluid on minimum level mark, unable to see the pad depth, recommend full brake inpection.

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 WUK is a 1999 Renault Clio in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WUK, 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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S129 WUK is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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