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S144 FEU

1999 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 FEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,707 miles

Hazzard switch slightly faulty, not affecting operation of lights

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 107,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak first joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread and nails (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle Brake Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,453 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear child seat fitted to at time of test

nearside and offside front suspension soft

wear in wiper linkages

Fail 6 Nov 2015 106,453 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear child seat fitted to at time of test

nearside and offside front suspension soft

wear in wiper linkages

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,249 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,882 miles

offside headlamp aim poor

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

offside headlamp aim poor

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,450 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,277 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2011 74,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,491 miles

brake discs wearing,drivers inside handle broken

Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake discs wearing,drivers inside handle broken

Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake discs wearing+pads,both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front anti roll bar link rod bushes wearing

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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S144 FEU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S144 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.

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S144 FEU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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