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S180 SEL

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,111 mi
Last recorded65,111 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 SEL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,111 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 57,722 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,507 miles

slight noise in os rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,994 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,388 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 35,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SEL is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S180 SEL, 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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S180 SEL is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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