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S153 CKN

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,371 mi
Last recorded150,371 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 CKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 150,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 150,213 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 134,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 121,214 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 29 Dec 2009 121,203 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 5 Dec 2008 112,731 miles

Advise full brake service.

Advise replace both number plates.

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 112,708 miles

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

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

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

Advise full brake service.

Advise replace both number plates.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,721 miles

frt no plate cracked and discolour rear no plate discolour screen chipped o/s/f antiroll bar end bush perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 101,720 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

frt no plate cracked and discolour rear no plate discolour screen chipped o/s/f antiroll bar end bush perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2006 94,395 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 67,978 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 87,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S153 CKN is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S153 CKN, 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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S153 CKN is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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