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S142 FEU

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,087 mi
Last recorded80,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 FEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light slight electrical fault

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 75,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,786 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding and deteriorating quite badly

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,282 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,374 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2022 60,163 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 54,613 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,598 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jul 2019 49,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission NEARSIDE DRIVE SHAFT SEAL / RETAINING RING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,763 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 40,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 31,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 28,730 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,495 miles

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

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,495 miles

n/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,343 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/f indicator fading

Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,970 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,390 miles

pads and discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2006 19,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 17,890 miles

n/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

screw in o/s/r tyre

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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S142 FEU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S142 FEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S142 FEU registered?

S142 FEU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S142 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 FEU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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