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S149 SRL

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 SRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front steering rack leak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

fuel cap cover slightly broke

Fail 6 Feb 2020 86,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front steering rack leak

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

fuel cap cover slightly broke

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,785 miles

center clamp on exhaust loose and leaking

off side rear light damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

off side rear arch and sill end cap corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,328 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,404 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,186 miles

offside front tyre sidewall worn

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,239 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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S149 SRL is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S149 SRL, 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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S149 SRL is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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