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S179 TGY

1999 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 TGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 74,737 miles

Slight damage to o/s light cluster.

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,542 miles

rear exhaust box repaired front n/plte cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,382 miles

front n/plate cracked

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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S179 TGY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S179 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S179 TGY?

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What year was S179 TGY registered?

S179 TGY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S179 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S179 TGY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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