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S170 OEF

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 OEF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 85,662 miles

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

nearside tyre outer edge worn bald

Fail 5 May 2010 85,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside tyre outer edge worn bald

rear floors corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,454 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroision starting around fuel cap

front brake disc corroding slightly inner edges

n/s gearbox oil seal slightly damp

o/s steering rack boot damp with oil,possibly off oil leak

oil leak to engine area

rear brake pipe across axle starting to corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroision starting around fuel cap

front brake disc corroding slightly inner edges

n/s gearbox oil seal slightly damp

o/s steering rack boot damp with oil,possibly off oil leak

oil leak to engine area

rear brake pipe across axle starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,965 miles

oil leaks from engine

baffles gone in rear exhaust

Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,964 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

baffles gone in rear exhaust

oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,267 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 65,267 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,416 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 57,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 OEF is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S170 OEF, 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 OEF is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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