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V238 FBX

2000 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,186 mi
Last recorded94,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 FBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,415 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,415 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,403 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,370 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,435 miles

1 OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

2 SLIGHT CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 oil leak on engine

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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,087 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 53,006 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.REAR EXHUAST BOX CORRODING. †2.N/S/F TYRE HAS SURFACE CUTS IN TYRE TREAD.

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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V238 FBX is a 2000 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V238 FBX, 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 V238 FBX registered?

V238 FBX is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V238 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 FBX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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