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S218 CFE

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,591 mi
Last recorded79,591 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 CFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,591 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,409 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,683 miles

Item removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test...

Nearside Outer sil starting to corrode..

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,562 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 61,413 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,721 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,187 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,095 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,347 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 41,127 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,392 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 38,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,793 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 33,630 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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S218 CFE is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S218 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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S218 CFE is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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