MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front brake discs
front exhaust bracket corroded
n/s door mirror insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s door mirror insecure
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust corroded
advise anti roll bar bushs
advise both front tyres
advise inner door handle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise both front anti roll bar drop arm bushs
advise front tyres
advise innero/s door handle
Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V197 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue 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 V197 HFV, 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 V197 HFV registered?
V197 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2000.
Is V197 HFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V197 HFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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