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S281 GLG

1999 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS281 GLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 108,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 107,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,646 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,070 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 98,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake fluid level near min mark

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,051 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 94,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,193 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 87,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 72,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,570 miles

exhaust system corroded.

o/s/f tyre edges worn

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 GLG is a 1999 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GLG, 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 GLG registered?

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

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The MOT history for S281 GLG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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