MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine has an oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Engine has an oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
both rear light units slight earth faults
front number plate starting to discolour
front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust
front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish
handbrake travel slightly long
metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear
offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear
rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
small stone chip in front windscreen
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
both rear light units slight earth faults
front number plate starting to discolour
front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and front shock absorbers/ struts starting to rust
front suspension lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ perish
handbrake travel slightly long
metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear
offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish
rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear
rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
small stone chip in front windscreen
both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour
both rear light units slight earth faults
front number plate starting to discolour
front suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust
handbrake travel slightly long
metal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and rear brake compenstaor starting to rust
offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear
offside front suspension lower wishbone inner bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear
rear wiper blade rubber starting to split
slight oil leak
both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
both rear light units slight earth faults
brake fluid level slightly low
check front inner brake pads
front antiroll bar starting to rust
front indicator bulbs starting to discolour
front number plate starting to discolour
metal brake pipes unions, ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
offside front antiroll bar link rod starting to rust and rubbers starting to split/ wear
offside front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes starting to split/ wear
offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust
rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish
rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear
rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
both rear light units slight earth faults
brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
check front inner brake pads
front antiroll bar starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease
nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
both rear light units slight earth faults
brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
check front inner brake pads
front antiroll bar starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease
nearside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust
power steering pipes damp- no leak
rear axle mounting bushes starting to perish
rear brakes slight imbalance
rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/ wear
both rear lights slight earth faults
brake fluid level slightly low
brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
check front inner brake pads
front antiroll bar starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole
nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges
nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge
rear axle bushes starting to perish
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear lights slight earth faults
brake fluid level slightly low
brake hoses ferrules and rear brake compensator starting to rust
centre exhaust starting to rust
check front inner brake pads
front antiroll bar starting to rust
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole
nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges
nearside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge
rear axle bushes starting to perish
Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V201 LBF is a 2000 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 V201 LBF, 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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V201 LBF is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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