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S280 RNG

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,452 mi
Last recorded42,452 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 RNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,452 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 42,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,728 miles

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f inner door handle missing can still be opened

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer link broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f inner door handle missing can still be opened

Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,630 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 25,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,460 miles

all four tyres cracking and perrishing

exhaust system rubber mount in poor condition

gearbox fault light on

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,643 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 18,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 16,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,575 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 13,575 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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S280 RNG is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S280 RNG, 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 S280 RNG registered?

S280 RNG is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S280 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 RNG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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