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S143 SUH

1999 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 SUH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 78,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,775 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,775 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,154 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 69,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,764 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 58,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,766 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,355 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front mudflap insecure

surface rust on offside front body seal

Pass 8 Jul 2006 47,106 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 47,106 miles

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

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

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

Front wiper blades split

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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S143 SUH is a 1999 Renault Clio in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S143 SUH, 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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What year was S143 SUH registered?

S143 SUH is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S143 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S143 SUH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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