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V229 GWC

2000 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,106 mi
Last recorded109,106 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GWC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 109,106 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 109,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,665 miles

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

battery terminal insecure [positive]

Fail 11 Dec 2013 104,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery terminal insecure [positive]

Pass 27 Nov 2012 101,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak on engine.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,468 miles

front anti/roll bar bushes perishing

movement to park brake lever & slight travel

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/r wheel damaged

rear no plate delaminated

slight movement o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joints

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2010 82,391 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front anti/roll bar bushes perishing

movement in engine mounts

movement to park brake lever & slight travel

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/r wheel damaged

rear no plate delaminated

slight movement o/s/f & n/s/f lower ball joints

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,227 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,600 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,612 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 52,612 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,223 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 42,162 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V229 GWC is a 2000 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 V229 GWC, 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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V229 GWC is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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