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S197 BFS

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,340 mi
Last recorded100,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 BFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,028 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,992 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,491 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,491 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,837 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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S197 BFS is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S197 BFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S197 BFS registered?

S197 BFS is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S197 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 BFS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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