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S131 HGU

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 HGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,578 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,102 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,177 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 72,058 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 72,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,105 miles

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

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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S131 HGU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S131 HGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S131 HGU registered?

S131 HGU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S131 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 HGU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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