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S229 OOB

1999 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,442 mi
Last recorded40,442 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 OOB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,442 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 40,441 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,608 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,679 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 34,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,333 miles

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

n/f door inner handle damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,812 miles

advise n/s/f inner door

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 28,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f inner door

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,562 miles

Advise near side front inner door handle loose

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,823 miles

All tyres starting to crack up

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 25,823 miles

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

All tyres starting to crack up

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,606 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 25,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 25,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,023 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 24,172 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 21,878 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 OOB is a 1999 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OOB, 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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S229 OOB is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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