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S265 ATX

1999 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,217 mi
Last recorded77,217 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 ATX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,217 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,214 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,965 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 72,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,951 miles

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

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

o/s/r seat belt difficult to release

Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,921 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

o/s/r seat belt difficult to release

Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 48,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r wheel bearing bit rough

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,133 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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S265 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S265 ATX, 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 S265 ATX registered?

S265 ATX is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S265 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 ATX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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