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S197 JSL

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 JSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 109,653 miles

front to rear pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

pipe to load sensing valve slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 109,638 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

pipe to load sensing valve slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside taillamp cluster (outer lense cover broken)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 103,299 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside taillamp cluster (outer lense cover broken)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,820 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 89,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 85,985 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 JSL is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S197 JSL, 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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S197 JSL is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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