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V140 YFU

2000 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,614 mi
Last recorded59,614 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 YFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 59,614 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 59,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,603 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 57,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 54,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2017 54,845 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing rack (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering retaining device missing rack (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 43,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,367 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four tyres cracking on tread

Fail 23 Jan 2007 27,393 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ball joint gaiter split leaking grease offside front bottom ball joint

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,393 miles

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

ball joint gaiter split leaking grease offside front bottom ball joint

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,474 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 22,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V140 YFU is a 2000 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,288 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 V140 YFU, 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 26 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V140 YFU is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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