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S159 WUK

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,586 mi
Last recorded148,586 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 148,586 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 148,586 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 138,284 miles

corrosion to some areas of off side sill and off side rear wheel arch

Fail 11 Jan 2012 138,284 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion to some areas of off side sill and off side rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Jan 2011 134,181 miles

Both rear axel buses are deteriorated with light play.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate is deteriorated.

o/s/f wiper blade is split but still clearing ok.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 128,066 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 128,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 121,805 miles

Load sensing valve showing signs of corrosion possible seizing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 114,464 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 114,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 105,927 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 105,927 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 97,399 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 WUK is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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