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S226 DKN

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 DKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,999 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes painted black

Fail 19 Oct 2011 96,996 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes painted black

Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,419 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 91,391 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,247 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,242 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,005 miles

Rear no plate starting to deteriate

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2008 84,004 miles

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

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

Rear no plate starting to deteriate

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges

Pass 4 May 2007 78,187 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2007 78,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 73,169 miles

front brake pads are getting low

the rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2006 73,166 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 73,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2005 69,069 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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S226 DKN is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S226 DKN, 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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S226 DKN is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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