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V227 KBL

2000 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 KBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 139,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 139,057 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 130,906 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Front brake pads appear low

High level brake light not working

Offside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Offside front anti roll bar link bar bushes perished

Rear inner wheel arches packed with thick mud making inspection difficult

Sideways movement in parking brake lever

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 130,885 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both front anti roll bar link bar bushes perished

Coolant level below minimum

Front brake pads appear low

High level brake light not working

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on edges

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

Rear inner wheel arches packed with thick mud making inspection difficult

Sideways movement in parking brake lever

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 120,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,124 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 98,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

stonechips in screen, slight play in off side front strut top mount, off side front tyre is perished

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 87,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,594 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,206 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 60,206 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V227 KBL is a 2000 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V227 KBL, 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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V227 KBL is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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