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S185 LDP

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,686 mi
Last recorded108,686 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 LDP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 108,686 miles

Both headlamp lenses clouded.Beam image poor

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

osf abs ring cracked

osf jacking point has damage

Fail 9 Jan 2012 108,661 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses clouded.Beam image poor

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

osf abs ring cracked

osf jacking point has damage

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,850 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 101,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,813 miles

Slight play in NS rack Knuckle

front disc's worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 101,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in NS rack Knuckle

front disc's worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 98,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,568 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2008 85,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 85,768 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 76,522 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,636 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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S185 LDP is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S185 LDP, 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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S185 LDP is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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