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S157 GEU

1999 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,096 mi
Last recorded125,096 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 GEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mount breaking up

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust mounts split but still supports exhaust system

Fail 15 Apr 2014 118,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust mounts split but still supports exhaust system

Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,947 miles

O/s/front top suspension bearing slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 101,506 miles

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

Front brake discs worn but not excessive

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 101,506 miles

Front brake discs worn but not excessive

Pass 31 Dec 2010 95,140 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 95,121 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,600 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 70,888 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 70,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,313 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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S157 GEU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S157 GEU, 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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S157 GEU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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