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S259 KBD

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 KBD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,878 miles

n/s headlight deteriorating

parts under vehicle deteriorating / corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

n/s headlight lens deteriorated / might fail on retest

parts under vehicle corroding / deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,542 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear doors can not be open from inside

Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlights deteriorating

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear doors can not be open from inside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,773 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s wheel bearing failing

o/s headlight deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2010 61,866 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brakes worn

front roll bar links deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

n/s/f tyre on limit /poor

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2008 48,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f door difficult to open

Fail 29 May 2007 42,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking/poor

Pass 29 May 2007 42,662 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking/poor

Fail 19 May 2006 36,864 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

n/s/r tyre near limit/side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 May 2006 36,864 miles

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

n/s/r tyre near limit/side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre near limit

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 May 2005 32,050 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 32,050 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

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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S259 KBD is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S259 KBD, 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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S259 KBD is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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