1999 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · S196 TGY
1999 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 81,230 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S196 TGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2024
- 81,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S196 TGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Renault Clio (S196 TGY) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S196 TGY Mileage History
- 05/01/202273,223 mi
- 07/01/202377,113 mi+3,890 mi
- 07/01/202377,113 mi
- 03/01/202481,227 mi+4,114 mi
- 04/01/202481,230 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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