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V208 HFV

2000 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 HFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,037 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,519 miles

both front tyres poor / low

exhaust poor

head light patten poor

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,119 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to split and perish not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

all tyres starting to split and perish not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,854 miles

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rubber perished

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,386 miles

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,386 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,549 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,549 miles

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

adise slight damage to nearside rear ligh but not showing white light

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,020 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 28,020 miles

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

advise nearside front coil spring starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,349 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 23,349 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 1,080 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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V208 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V208 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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V208 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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