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S135 ETO

1999 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,111 mi
Last recorded180,111 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 ETO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 180,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 175,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 175,552 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 166,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 158,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 158,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 147,389 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 147,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 134,889 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 122,649 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 122,649 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 112,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 102,901 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 102,901 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,156 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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S135 ETO is a 1999 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S135 ETO, 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 S135 ETO registered?

S135 ETO is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S135 ETO shows 15 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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