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S280 VAG

1999 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,197 mi
Last recorded118,197 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 VAG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 118,197 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

Fail 22 May 2014 118,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber split but still supported

Fail 16 Apr 2014 117,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber split but still suported

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 11,993 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 106,537 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage n/s front tyre outer wall,rear exhaust mounting in poot condition, both headlamps bit dim[suggest lenses polished]

Fail 19 Mar 2012 106,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage n/s front tyre outer wall,rear exhaust mounting in poot condition, both headlamps bit dim[suggest lenses polished]

Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,926 miles

rear exaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 103,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

rear exaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,325 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 97,226 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorating

front no plate slightly damaged

general oil leaks

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly leaking

n/s/f steering boot slightly deteriorating

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly deteriorating

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

rear exaust rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,226 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorating

front no plate slightly damaged

general oil leaks

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly leaking

n/s/f steering boot slightly deteriorating

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly deteriorating

parking brake lever has slight side to side movement

rear exaust rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,401 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,546 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 783,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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S280 VAG is a 1999 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S280 VAG, 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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S280 VAG is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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