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S181 TGY

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,825 mi
Last recorded110,825 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 TGY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 110,825 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,301 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 106,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 97,248 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine oil level low

Front tyres wearing uneven

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,717 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers inner door handle missing but can still be opend from inside

hand brake slightly loose

Fail 27 Jan 2012 86,641 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers inner door handle missing but can still be opend from inside

hand brake slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 80,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 71,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,915 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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S181 TGY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S181 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 S181 TGY registered?

S181 TGY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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