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V161 YFU

2000 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,365 mi
Last recorded91,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 YFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,365 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,046 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 82,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,042 miles

nsr tyre cracking up on walls and tread

vehicle idleing very low

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre cracking up on walls and tread

vehicle idleing very low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,469 miles

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

both front brake disca corroded rear faces

nsr tyre cracking up

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake disca corroded rear faces

nsr tyre cracking up

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,716 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,716 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,067 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 57,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 54,902 miles

rear number plate disfigured slightly recommend new

slight movement on n/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 22 May 2007 44,613 miles

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

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

rear no plate slighty marked

Fail 12 May 2007 44,410 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear no plate slighty marked

Pass 6 May 2006 33,840 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YFU is a 2000 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V161 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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V161 YFU is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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