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S259 NCW

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,690 mi
Last recorded46,690 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 NCW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 46,690 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 May 2014 45,466 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 44,070 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

slight perishing of rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2011 41,305 miles

slight perishing of offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 39,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,668 miles

nearside front tyre approaching minimum and bald outer edge

rear axle bushes split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,668 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre approaching minimum and bald outer edge

rear axle bushes split

Pass 15 May 2008 36,270 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 May 2008 36,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 May 2007 33,574 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 31,040 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 NCW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NCW, 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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What year was S259 NCW registered?

S259 NCW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S259 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 NCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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