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S289 SPW

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 SPW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,411 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 113,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 107,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 92,824 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged and starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jun 2008 92,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged and starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2007 85,015 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 85,011 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,801 miles

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

exhaust heat shield at rear of car loose

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2005 72,370 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 72,361 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

green overspray on o/s/f indicator lens

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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S289 SPW is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S289 SPW, 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 S289 SPW registered?

S289 SPW is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S289 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 SPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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