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V161 GHC

2000 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,551 mi
Last recorded87,551 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 GHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,551 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 87,551 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.58 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BADLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 86,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.946 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 2.458 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.029 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,062 miles

165/65R14

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 74,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 65,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 59,334 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 59,334 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 53,778 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 50,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 45,893 miles

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 7 May 2011 45,893 miles

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

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 18 May 2010 42,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2010 42,384 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 39,106 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 27,374 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 27,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V161 GHC is a 2000 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V161 GHC, 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 V161 GHC registered?

V161 GHC is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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