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S131 KVV

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 KVV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 92,858 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT

SLIGHT SIDE PLAY TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,858 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F TOP STRUT MOUNT

SLIGHT SIDE PLAY TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,029 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 87,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play to n/s/f steering arm

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,896 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,344 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 73,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 59,458 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 KVV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVV, 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 S131 KVV registered?

S131 KVV is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S131 KVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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