1999 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · S871 APP
1999 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 40,560 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S871 APP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2024
- 40,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S871 APP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Renault Clio (S871 APP) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
S871 APP Mileage History
- 29/04/202239,775 mi
- 02/05/202340,081 mi+306 mi
- 08/07/202440,560 mi+479 mi
Average of roughly 358 miles per year across 3 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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