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V169 LWY

2000 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,137 mi
Last recorded100,137 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 LWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine noisy on idle

rear exhaust rubber poor

slight corrosion to underside of car

Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,137 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine noisy on idle

rear exhaust rubber poor

slight corrosion to underside of car

Pass 10 May 2014 98,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear springs not the same

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 10 May 2014 98,606 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

rear springs not the same

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 94,600 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,439 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 88,439 miles

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

FRONT VALANCE STRIP ADRIFT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,380 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 70,380 miles

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

Both No plate becoming deterorated

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

Nail in n/s rear tyre

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight oil leak from power steering ( not Dripping)

Windscreen wipers U/S

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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V169 LWY is a 2000 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V169 LWY, 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 V169 LWY registered?

V169 LWY is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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