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S170 JFP

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,675 mi
Last recorded88,675 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 JFP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,675 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 87,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,616 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,745 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,473 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front cv gaitor has grease marks

oil level low and dirty

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside front cv gaitor has grease marks

oil level low and dirty

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,884 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,041 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,519 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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S170 JFP is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S170 JFP, 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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S170 JFP is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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