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V203 JTW

2000 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,783 mi
Last recorded114,783 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 JTW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 114,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 107,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 107,708 miles

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

Clutch judder

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2011 102,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 102,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2010 101,666 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 101,666 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 99,539 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 99,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 91,552 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

offside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,565 miles

offside front rack arm has slight play

slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,807 miles

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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V203 JTW is a 2000 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V203 JTW, 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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V203 JTW is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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