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V213 FGP

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 FGP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,806 miles

Both headlamp lenses foggy but not affecting beam pattern

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

front number plate cracked but can still be read clearly

Fail 16 Dec 2015 125,806 miles

Both headlamp lenses foggy but not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

front number plate cracked but can still be read clearly

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,952 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 122,952 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,977 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 119,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 116,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 116,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 102,960 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

trailing arm bushes perished n/s and o/s but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,027 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,027 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,555 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished n/s and o/s

slight imbalance rear brakes o/s low

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,555 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,669 miles

Trailing arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2008 78,669 miles

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

Trailing arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2007 75,312 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal inner nearside drive shaft gaiter.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 75,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal inner nearside drive shaft gaiter.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,759 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 70,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2005 65,765 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 65,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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V213 FGP is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V213 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 V213 FGP registered?

V213 FGP is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V213 FGP shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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