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S223 TNC

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,752 mi
Last recorded92,752 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 TNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 92,752 miles

Both the front brake calipers are in a corroded condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front section of the exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front section of the sill is corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Slight binding in the rear brakes

The parking brake lever is becoming insecure

Fail 8 May 2017 92,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both the front brake calipers are in a corroded condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front section of the exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front section of the sill is corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Slight binding in the rear brakes

The parking brake lever is becoming insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 88,471 miles

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

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Front nearside offside tyre worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front sill section corroded

Offside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

general corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 3 May 2016 88,471 miles

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

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Front nearside offside tyre worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front sill section corroded

Offside coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

general corrosion to suspension parts

Fail 6 May 2015 85,770 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to offside front sill section

exhaust front pipe and cat deteriorated

headlight lens covers deteriorated

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 6 May 2015 85,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to offside front sill section

exhaust front pipe and cat deteriorated

headlight lens covers deteriorated

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 May 2014 84,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Slight binding in the nearside rear brake

The flexible section of the exhaust system is becoming insecure.

Fail 12 May 2014 84,353 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust hanger is deteriorated

Slight binding in the nearside rear brake

The flexible section of the exhaust system is becoming insecure.

Pass 2 May 2013 80,079 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust front cat section deteriorated

front nearside offside brake discs corroded, front inner brake pads appear low

front nearside offside sill sections corroded

nearside offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 80,079 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust front cat section deteriorated

front nearside offside brake discs corroded, front inner brake pads appear low

front nearside offside sill sections corroded

nearside offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2012 75,783 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to offside front sill section

nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside offside headlamps deteriorated

rear nearside offside axle bushes deteriorated

rear silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 75,783 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to offside front sill section

nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside offside headlamps deteriorated

rear nearside offside axle bushes deteriorated

rear silencer rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 72,091 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc becoming badly corroded on inner face

Fail 11 May 2011 72,091 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc becoming badly corroded on inner face

Pass 13 May 2010 67,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front nearside brake disc inner face becoming badly corroded.

Fail 13 May 2010 67,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front nearside brake disc inner face becoming badly corroded.

offside wiper blade worn and splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,852 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 48,146 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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S223 TNC is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S223 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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S223 TNC is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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