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S183 VBJ

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,934 mi
Last recorded76,934 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 VBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,934 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 76,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,093 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Some damage to NSF tyre sidewall.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,042 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,631 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 57,568 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,691 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

o/a wing mirror cracked

spare tyre defective

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 VBJ is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

S183 VBJ is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S183 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 VBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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