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S281 EWY

1999 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,316 mi
Last recorded37,316 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 36,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,448 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 36,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 35,902 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,267 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 35,267 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,801 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,869 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,863 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,218 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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S281 EWY is a 1999 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S281 EWY, 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 S281 EWY registered?

S281 EWY is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S281 EWY safe to buy?

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