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S129 XDA

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,253 mi
Last recorded95,253 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 XDA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,253 miles

front brakes out of balance

front exhaust box corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside headlights poor images

Fail 25 Nov 2017 95,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment unable to test steering and suspension properly (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brakes out of balance

front exhaust box corroded

front subframe corroded

nearside and offside headlights poor images

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,549 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both headlamp images poor

rear exhaust mount

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlamp images poor

exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,311 miles

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

slight electrical fault rear lights

Fail 17 Mar 2011 73,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight electrical fault rear lights

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,846 miles

all four tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,839 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)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all four tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,667 miles

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

unable to see full condition of front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,722 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,456 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 XDA is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

S129 XDA is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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