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V161 JKH

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

100,073 mi
Last recorded100,073 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 JKH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,073 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,044 miles

Bonnet corroded.

Exhaust rear hanger deteriorated.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F inner sill corroded/holed, But not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted All. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,453 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F inner sill corroded, But not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both. (2.7.4)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,456 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 92,453 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,668 miles

nearside front ABS ring split

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2015 90,580 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front ABS ring split

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,660 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet saftey catch not working

centre exhaust mounting broken but system is still secure

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,978 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 85,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,272 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,224 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,421 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 77,418 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,868 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 69,868 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,323 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 63,323 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 57,103 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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V161 JKH is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 JKH, 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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V161 JKH is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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