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S166 FTA

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,159 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 71,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,281 miles

could not see front brake pads for wear

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,748 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,665 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 56,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,658 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,705 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,155 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 45,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,280 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 37,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,499 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,690 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,998 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 31,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 31,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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S166 FTA is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S166 FTA, 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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S166 FTA is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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