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S225 ATX

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,130 mi
Last recorded115,130 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 115,130 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 111,061 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 111,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,529 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,124 miles

o/s/ front lower ball joint has slight hole in rubber dust cover

Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,112 miles

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

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

o/s/ front lower ball joint has slight hole in rubber dust cover

Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,582 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,466 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,113 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 91,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,719 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 2 Nov 2009 86,647 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,824 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 74,039 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 73,800 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 57,459 miles

Slight earthing/connection fault with rear lights

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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S225 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S225 ATX, 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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S225 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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