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S679 OTY

1971 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,215 mi
Last recorded57,215 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1971 Renault Clio76,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 OTY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,524 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 50,401 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,954 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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S679 OTY is a 1971 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 76,320 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 S679 OTY, 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 55 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S679 OTY registered?

S679 OTY is a 1971 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is S679 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S679 OTY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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