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S139 OTR

1999 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 OTR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,048 miles

battery insecure and battery terminal

Fail 24 Jan 2013 118,030 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure and battery terminal

Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,261 miles

bettery insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2012 112,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bettery insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,395 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 106,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 18 Jan 2010 99,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,814 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAKS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 16 Jan 2009 92,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BATTERY INSECURE

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM DISTORTED SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAKS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 17 Jan 2008 83,579 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER DAMP

OIL LEAKS

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 16 Jan 2008 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

INNER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER DAMP

OIL LEAKS

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

VEHICLE LEANING TO OFFSIDE

Pass 16 Jan 2007 74,322 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

off side rear tyre outer walls perished

Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,399 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

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

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS.

Fail 16 Jan 2006 65,399 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

oil leak

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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S139 OTR 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 53.3%.

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 S139 OTR, 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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S139 OTR is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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