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A16 BWL

1999 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,193 mi
Last recorded125,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 125,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,094 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 117,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,571 miles

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

O/S/R Door Does Not Open From Inside Or Outside

Pattern Poor On Both Headlamps On Dip Beam

Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,596 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/R Door Does Not Open From Inside Or Outside

Pattern Poor On Both Headlamps On Dip Beam

Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,394 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 89,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,178 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 66,748 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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A16 BWL is a 1999 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A16 BWL, 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 A16 BWL registered?

A16 BWL is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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