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S167 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2010 121,806 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 17 Sep 2009 116,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 109,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 109,688 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,425 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 103,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2006 96,429 miles

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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S167 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S167 YOW, 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 S167 YOW registered?

S167 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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