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S160 NFJ

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 NFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 60,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front break disks corroded at edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 58,713 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated onto beam axle (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated onto beam axle (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper blade badly worn

Pass 11 May 2015 55,202 miles

1.5 litres of engine oil added prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2015 55,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1.5 litres of engine oil added prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,040 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 15 May 2012 47,231 miles

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 47,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 44,320 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 42,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,827 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2009 39,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S160 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S160 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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S160 NFJ is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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