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S153 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,349 miles

both front ARB link rubbers slightly deteriated

faint scratches on windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2015 92,349 miles

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

both front ARB link rubbers slightly deteriated

faint scratches on windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front ARB link rubbers slightly deteriated

o/s door mirror and front wing slightly damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front ARB link rubbers slightly deteriated

o/s door mirror and front wing slightly damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,478 miles

front arb link rubbers deteriated

headlamp lense covers slightly deteriated

o/s front outer cv boot deteriated

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriated, movement in exhaust but still securely mounted, ok at time of test

slight interaction on n/s rear light unit, ok at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2013 83,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front arb link rubbers deteriated

headlamp lense covers slightly deteriated

o/s front outer cv boot deteriated

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriated, movement in exhaust but still securely mounted, ok at time of test

slight interaction on n/s rear light unit, ok at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,084 miles

airbag light on

both front ARB link rubbers deteriated, ok at time of test

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated

rear wiper blade deteriated

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Fail 6 Oct 2012 76,076 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

battery insecure

both front ARB link rubbers deteriated, ok at time of test

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated

rear wiper blade deteriated

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 18 Aug 2011 69,509 miles

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

centre rear seat belt inoperative

Fail 13 Aug 2011 69,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt inoperative

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 62,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,933 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 55,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

centre seat belt inoperative rear

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,252 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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S153 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YOW, 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 S153 YOW registered?

S153 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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