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S172 WUK

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 WUK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,445 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering arms have slight play in the inner fixings

fuel cap flap is missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering arms have slight play in the inner fixings

fuel cap flap is missing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,659 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,659 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 76,424 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,580 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 70,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,198 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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S172 WUK is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S172 WUK, 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 S172 WUK registered?

S172 WUK is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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