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S260 EWY

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,915 mi
Last recorded50,915 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 50,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 46,726 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing faster on outside edge, suggest tracking check.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 43,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,540 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 39,540 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.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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S260 EWY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S260 EWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S260 EWY registered?

S260 EWY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S260 EWY safe to buy?

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