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S159 NFJ

1999 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,689 mi
Last recorded142,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 142,689 miles

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit beyond service requirements

Fail 14 Jan 2014 142,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit beyond service requirements

Pass 3 Jan 2013 136,027 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 136,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 134,149 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 128,017 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 128,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,616 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 123,616 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,407 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 114,440 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,894 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mark & dent in o/s/f door frame

Fail 11 Jan 2007 102,889 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear tyres are starting to perish & crack on inside walls

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,637 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres low approx 3mm

Fail 30 Jan 2006 89,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn down to approx 3.mm

cam belt cover found to be rubbing on fan belt?

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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S159 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S159 NFJ, 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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S159 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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