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S173 TGY

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,335 mi
Last recorded47,335 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 TGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,003 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 38,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2016 36,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked & perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2016 36,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked & perishing

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked & perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,980 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 32,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,450 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,450 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,738 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,584 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,798 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 22,795 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

wipers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,486 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,486 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,917 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,125 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S173 TGY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S173 TGY, 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 S173 TGY registered?

S173 TGY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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