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S139 OTY

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,804 mi
Last recorded115,804 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 115,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 115,803 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 111,349 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,507 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,916 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded, not considered seriously weakened or insecure.

Headlamp patterns poor but visible.

Offside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 104,911 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs heavily corroded, not considered seriously weakened or insecure.

Headlamp patterns poor but visible.

Offside rear tyre cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,863 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2010 100,845 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,488 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 99,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,731 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 93,705 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 90,813 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 90,813 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,806 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 80,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,362 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 68,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S139 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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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S139 OTY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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