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S203 TNC

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,636 mi
Last recorded106,636 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 TNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,636 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 106,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 106,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

blow center exhaust joint

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

front brake pads worn

long travel handbrake

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust bracket not fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,714 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 91,713 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,885 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 83,885 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Near side rear tyre cracked around side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,762 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 72,736 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn outside edge % close to limit....

rear exhaust silencer corroded....

rear number plate contaminated.....

screen washers weak.....

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,808 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 58,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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S203 TNC is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc 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 S203 TNC, 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 S203 TNC registered?

S203 TNC is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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