MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,766 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle MARKED (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight have product on (1.7.5a)
oil leak from engine bay area
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight have product on (1.7.5a)
oil leak from engine bay area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop Link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded
Both side headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Door mirror glass damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in nearside steering rack
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of offside outer sill/lower wheel arch area (5.2.6)
Both side headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Door mirror glass damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in nearside steering rack
exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust system & brackets corroded
Front brake discs corroded
Milage display does not illuminate
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre deteriorated
Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated
Rear wiper arm broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing oninner edge
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S237 VLS is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S237 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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S237 VLS is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.
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