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S148 SCV

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 SCV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,237 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides have split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both foglights are not working

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 91,073 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 76,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,112 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 70,038 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,722 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs very corroded on the inside

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 5 Apr 2014 63,722 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs very corroded on the inside

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,318 miles

front brake disks poor

front wipers slow to clear

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear silencer rubber mount poor

Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,202 miles

Alternator drive belt incorrectly fitted.

Front brake pads look low and discs are poor.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator drive belt incorrectly fitted.

Front brake pads look low and discs are poor.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,483 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre offside rear 1mm on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,104 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 31,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,546 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006

advise. front No Plate cracked

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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S148 SCV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S148 SCV, 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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S148 SCV is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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