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S232 FVE

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 FVE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2015 108,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,588 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine overheating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 102,553 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine overheating

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,651 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper starting to split

Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,068 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,068 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,628 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 87,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 87,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,570 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,570 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 76,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 45,810 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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S232 FVE is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S232 FVE, 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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S232 FVE is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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