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V143 HFV

2000 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 HFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,506 miles

Both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

Rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,659 miles

high travel hand brake

Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,659 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high travel hand brake

Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,304 miles

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

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

nearside inner door handle

offside inner door handle

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,524 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 60,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 60,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 44,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,355 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 40,354 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HANDBRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

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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V143 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V143 HFV, 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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What year was V143 HFV registered?

V143 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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