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S171 YOW

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 YOW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2010 101,940 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,034 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,034 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT OF VEHICLE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 78,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 74,572 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light is on, front tyres are wearing on outside edges, rear silencer advanced corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 74,572 miles

air bag light is on, front tyres are wearing on outside edges, rear silencer advanced corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 61,679 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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S171 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S171 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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S171 YOW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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