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V252 ETH

2000 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Renault Clio69,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 ETH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 90,565 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Oil pressure light is on

Rear wiper arm missing

Vehicle Identification Number plate damaged and almost unreadable

Fail 27 Apr 2015 90,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Oil pressure light is on

Rear wiper arm missing

Vehicle Identification Number plate damaged and almost unreadable

Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,565 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre, slightly out of shape

o/s sticker type, chassis plate damaged

oil pressure lamp illuminated

rear wiper arm missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 90,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s sticker type, chassis plate damaged

rear wiper arm missing

spare wheel missing

vehicle emissions not tested due too the oil pressuure lamp being illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,569 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 74,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,257 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 46,295 miles

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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V252 ETH is a 2000 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V252 ETH, 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 V252 ETH registered?

V252 ETH is a 2000 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V252 ETH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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