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V212 FGP

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,196 mi
Last recorded101,196 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 FGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,196 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks in side wall

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

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

Offside Rear Cracks in side wall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,237 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 84,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,360 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres are different sizes to rears

parkbrake lever has slight sideplay in pivot or mountings but not yet excessive

Fail 15 May 2013 75,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,995 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 68,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,163 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,163 miles

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

front no.plate slightly discoulerd

Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,691 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaustrubber mounting weak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,489 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 40,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,402 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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V212 FGP is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V212 FGP, 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 V212 FGP registered?

V212 FGP is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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