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S203 XEV

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,170 mi
Last recorded121,170 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 XEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 121,170 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 121,113 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 107,447 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 107,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 90,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 90,868 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,763 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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S203 XEV is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XEV, 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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S203 XEV is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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