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S229 EWY

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,633 mi
Last recorded45,633 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,633 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,633 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 31,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,328 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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S229 EWY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S229 EWY, 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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What year was S229 EWY registered?

S229 EWY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S229 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 EWY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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