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S18 SAK

1999 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 SAK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,919 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and has perrishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,270 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 17 Sep 2016 83,258 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,173 miles

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vacuum pipe broken

Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

slight play in nearside of steering rack

vacuum pipe broken

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,420 miles

Bottom engine mount, rear bush is starting to split.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noise from both front wheels when rotated.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Bottom engine mount, rear bush is starting to split.

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noise from both front wheels when rotated.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,702 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT PERISHING REAR WORN

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,098 miles

rear exh mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,380 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,380 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Engine coolant level low!

Offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread. overall tread depth 5mm

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,932 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak at pressure switch

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,504 miles

advise leaks from radiator

advise play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise leaks from radiator

advise nsf tyre edges worn

advise play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,195 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside front coil spring rusty and in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,191 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front coil spring rusty and in poor condition

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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S18 SAK is a 1999 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S18 SAK, 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 S18 SAK registered?

S18 SAK is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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