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S137 XHJ

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 XHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar bushes cracked/perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 117,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar bushes cracked/perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 116,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,145 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer C/V Gaiter Slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,119 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Brake pipe across the rear slight corrosion

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inside shoulder of the tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Brake pipe across the rear slight corrosion

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inside shoulder of the tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,683 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inside shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe across the rear slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2019 112,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inside shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe across the rear slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering tie rod ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,567 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle support corroded and broken ,rear rubber support deteriorated (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering tie rod ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 108,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 106,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 104,112 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade

Pass 25 Feb 2011 93,729 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 81,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 77,576 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 77,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S137 XHJ is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S137 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

S137 XHJ is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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