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S183 FGU

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,902 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 66,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,074 miles

NEAR OUTER MIRROR CRACKED

Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 64,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F Beam image poor

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R Wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F Beam image poor

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer mount rubber in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer mount rubber in poor condition

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,719 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 59,628 miles

o/s front tyre perishing

rear number plate size!!

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,658 miles

rear reg. plate slighty

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,995 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 45,857 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,628 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 40,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S183 FGU is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S183 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.

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What year was S183 FGU registered?

S183 FGU is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S183 FGU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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