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V181 GHC

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,957 mi
Last recorded101,957 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 GHC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light permanently disconnected

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2018 101,957 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear mounting deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r axle mounting bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,869 miles

Rear rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,869 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside door mirror lens missing

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

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

Rear rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres badly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,567 miles

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

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)

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 81,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (not resulting in excessive movement)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,312 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,572 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,572 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)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,521 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,994 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,994 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 54,075 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,587 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 42,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,606 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,114 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 33,114 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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V181 GHC is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V181 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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V181 GHC is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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