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S148 VNA

1999 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,692 mi
Last recorded115,692 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 VNA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 115,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,540 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 104,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,802 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,382 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,841 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 81,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,730 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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S148 VNA is a 1999 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNA, 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 S148 VNA registered?

S148 VNA is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S148 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 VNA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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