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S256 SGA

1999 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,917 mi
Last recorded70,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 SGA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,228 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 54,147 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 54,147 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished

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

nearside front inner door handle missing but the door still opens

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,985 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 47,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,053 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 43,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,144 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 32,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 32,782 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,227 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 28,227 miles

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

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

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

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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S256 SGA is a 1999 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S256 SGA, 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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S256 SGA is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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