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S156 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Bronze Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers door mirror sucure but held with tape

drivers inner door handel missing but opens easily with cable

Fail 27 Jan 2010 90,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers inner door handel missing but opens easily with cable

Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,886 miles

offside front door handle missing but still able to open door from inside and outside

Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front door handle missing but still able to open door from inside and outside

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,252 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 72,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,136 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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S156 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Bronze with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S156 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 S156 YOW registered?

S156 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S156 YOW safe to buy?

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