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S217 CFE

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

167,972 mi
Last recorded167,972 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 CFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 167,972 miles

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 167,972 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 160,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 160,403 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)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 160,402 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 149,445 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced aim image slightly poor. (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 149,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low reading (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced aim image slightly poor. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 149,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,545 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 15 Aug 2014 133,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 133,191 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre splitting but not throw to cord.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 125,199 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 125,199 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 118,516 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,626 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside inner cv joint gaiter leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside inner cv joint gaiter leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,913 miles

engine temperature gauge not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 93,388 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f ABS ring split (no abs fault showing-light out)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,446 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 83,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S217 CFE is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S217 CFE, 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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S217 CFE is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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