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S140 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,104 mi
Last recorded88,104 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,104 miles

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

Offside Rear noise when wheel is rotated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,083 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,768 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 62,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,816 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f inner door handle missing but still can be opened.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,816 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f inner door handle missing but still can be opened.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,076 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,102 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,688 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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S140 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green 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 S140 YOW, 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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S140 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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