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S263 XNC

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,724 mi
Last recorded74,724 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 XNC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,724 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 74,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,067 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,711 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 54,708 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,688 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 49,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,344 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2009 45,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,516 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 40,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 35,740 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 30,244 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 24,266 miles

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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S263 XNC is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S263 XNC, 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 S263 XNC registered?

S263 XNC is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S263 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S263 XNC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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