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S168 GEU

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,427 mi
Last recorded97,427 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 GEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs on poor condition

centre exhaust braket missing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 97,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs on poor condition

centre exhaust braket missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,680 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 93,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,225 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 90,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 86,534 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 71,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

wipers poor operation

Pass 8 Dec 2007 71,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

wipers poor operation

Fail 9 Dec 2006 58,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low

rear number plate poor

wipers poor operation

Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low

rear number plate poor

wipers poor operation

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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S168 GEU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S168 GEU, 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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S168 GEU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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