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S234 ATX

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,900 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

shield covering part of front subframe

Fail 7 Dec 2016 61,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 5 places in total (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt covered in grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded,rubber mounts perishing,clamps corroded

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

shield covering part of front subframe

Pass 10 Dec 2015 56,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f door step corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2015 56,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s o/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f door step corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,463 miles

Exhaust mountings in poor condition

Small cracks on both rear tyres but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust mountings in poor condition

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

Small cracks on both rear tyres but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,799 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 40,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,948 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 32,945 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all steering and suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,344 miles

body damage on n/s of vehicle.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

body damage on n/s of vehicle.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,636 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,905 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 28,905 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 28,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,432 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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S234 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S234 ATX, 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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S234 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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