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S142 HGU

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,666 mi
Last recorded111,666 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,666 miles

rear silencer broken up inside

tracking

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

front discs in poor condition

front shock absorbers well corroded

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished needs attention

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge needs attention

oil leak

PAS belt split and perished needs attention

Fail 1 Sep 2015 111,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front discs in poor condition

front shock absorbers well corroded

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished needs attention

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on the inner edge needs attention

oil leak

rear silencer broken up inside

tracking

PAS belt split and perished needs attention

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,537 miles

Basic Emissions Test failed & extended vehicle specific test only just passed

front anti roll bar n/s end link bushes split apart & displaced

front brake discs quite corroded on inner faces

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

o/s/f outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

oil leak

power steering pump damp

rear seat had to be emptied of many items before test to allow inspection

signs that o/s inner c/v boot leaking but not at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Basic Emissions Test failed & extended vehicle specific test only just passed

front anti roll bar n/s end link bushes split apart & displaced

front brake discs quite corroded on inner faces

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls

o/s/f outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

oil leak

power steering pump damp

rear seat had to be emptied of many items before test to allow inspection

signs that o/s inner c/v boot leaking but not at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,034 miles

Corrosion near offside rear suspension mounting

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,034 miles

Corrosion near offside rear suspension mounting

Pass 18 Jul 2011 95,557 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 95,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 88,921 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 82,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,248 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 78,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,720 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 65,080 miles

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 HGU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S142 HGU, 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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S142 HGU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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