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V243 HFV

2000 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 HFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 89,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers interior door handle insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2013 89,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

drivers interior door handle insecure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,317 miles

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

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

front anti-roll link rubbers in poor condition - advise attention soon

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,317 miles

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

front anti-roll link rubbers in poor condition - advise attention soon

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,349 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 51,385 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 40,876 miles

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

both rear tyres 1.6 MM EXHAUST CORRODED . OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,876 miles

both rear tyres 1.6 MM EXHAUST CORRODED . OFFSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED.

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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V243 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V243 HFV, 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 V243 HFV registered?

V243 HFV is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V243 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V243 HFV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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