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S227 VLS

1999 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,193 mi
Last recorded127,193 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 VLS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 127,193 miles

front subframe corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2011 127,193 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs corroded.

front subframe corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 127,051 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

rear exhaust mounting tied up

Fail 9 Aug 2010 127,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

air bag warning light on

rear exhaust mounting tied up

Pass 31 Jul 2009 126,549 miles

air bag warning lamp on

front antiroll bar bushes perrished

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting perrished

Fail 28 Jul 2009 126,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp on

front antiroll bar bushes perrished

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust mounting perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2008 121,126 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 121,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,045 miles

n/s suspension wishbone bush has slight wear

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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S227 VLS is a 1999 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S227 VLS, 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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S227 VLS is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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