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S166 LDP

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,735 mi
Last recorded87,735 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 LDP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlight lense going opaque

Nearside Sill outer corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlight lense going opaque

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Sill outer corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive movement where mounted to the floor (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Hole in rear exhaust box . Temporary repaired with putty to enable emissions test

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,525 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)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s outer sills corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

oil sump corroded and porous

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,515 miles

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

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

Front subframe rear plates bolts broken

Nearside Sill heavy corrosion along lower edge

Offside Sill heavy corrosion along lower edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,748 miles

Nearside Front Noise on nearside suspension . possible part seized joint

Windscreen scratched but not in drivers view

Fail 7 Sep 2015 84,740 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Noise on nearside suspension . possible part seized joint

Windscreen scratched but not in drivers view

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,182 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,751 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 77,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,527 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,258 miles

front washers intermittant fault working at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 53,433 miles

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

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

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 LDP is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LDP, 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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What year was S166 LDP registered?

S166 LDP is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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