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S261 DKN

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,377 mi
Last recorded119,377 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 DKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the beam pattern

nearside and offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing starting too get noisy

Fail 24 Apr 2015 119,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front headlamp lenses clouding over, leading to a reduction in the quality of the beam pattern

nearside and offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing starting too get noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,092 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust catalyst to centre section joint has a worn clamp and is partially insecure

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in operation

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle does not secure or release

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

slight seepage of oil around the area of the head gasket

Fail 3 Apr 2013 108,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt buckle does not secure or release

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

slight seepage of oil around the area of the head gasket

Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,207 miles

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

exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 99,207 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,515 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 66,326 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,860 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror insecure

spare tyre illegal

Fail 28 Jun 2007 52,860 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror insecure

spare tyre illegal

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2006 49,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

n/s rear tyre perishing

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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S261 DKN is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S261 DKN, 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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S261 DKN is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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