MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hand brake travel
battery live post insecure
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
damage to both front wings and bumper
engine oil leak
front brake discs in poor condition
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes perished
o/s/f head light lens frosted
rear exhaust hanger broken
srs light on.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery live post insecure
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
damage to both front wings and bumper
engine oil leak
front brake discs in poor condition
hand brake travel
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes perished
o/s/f head light lens frosted
rear exhaust hanger broken
srs light on.
Air bag light on.
Damage and corrosion to O/S sill.
Dash pod illuminations inop.
Engine oil leaks.
Front brake discs in poor condition.
Intermittant belt noise from multy 'v' belt area.
N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.
O/S headlamp lense frosted.
O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.
Various bodywork damage.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Air bag light on.
Damage and corrosion to O/S sill.
Dash pod illuminations inop.
Engine oil leaks.
Front brake discs in poor condition.
Intermittant belt noise from multy 'v' belt area.
N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.
O/S headlamp lense frosted.
O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated.
Various bodywork damage.
Air bag light on.
Exhaust rear section hanger incomplete.
O/S and N/S front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated.
Rear number plate starting to discolour.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Air bag light on.
Exhaust rear section hanger incomplete.
O/S and N/S front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated.
Rear number plate starting to discolour.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NOTE. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS SHOWING.
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S289 NCW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S289 NCW, 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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S289 NCW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 1999.
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