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S180 FGU

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,749 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,507 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 74,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,649 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 68,637 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

LOWER GEARBOX MOUNT PERISHED

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 May 2008 64,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,170 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,440 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 27,743 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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S180 FGU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S180 FGU, 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

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What year was S180 FGU registered?

S180 FGU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S180 FGU safe to buy?

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