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S137 OTY

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

107,302 mi
Last recorded107,302 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,302 miles

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

nearside front tyre has splits on inner side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 107,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside front tyre has splits on inner side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,936 miles

Battery insecure

Front beam patterns poor

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2009 93,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Front beam patterns poor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front sills damaged

offside rear sill damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 82,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f bumper and wing not fully secure

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r light lens not fully secure

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,462 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 77,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leaks

near side off side front interior door latchs damaged

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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S137 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S137 OTY, 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 S137 OTY registered?

S137 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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