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S147 LLW

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,078 mi
Last recorded123,078 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 LLW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,078 miles

OFF/SIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 122,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 113,641 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 24 May 2011 115,778 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 115,542 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 110,504 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 25 May 2010 110,504 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 23 May 2009 105,058 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 105,058 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 96,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 88,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,303 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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S147 LLW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S147 LLW, 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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S147 LLW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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