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AD51 EFC

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,067 mi
Last recorded147,067 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 EFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2018 147,067 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central (brake light N/W)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear (wiper need to be replaced )

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 133,227 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 126,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 114,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 114,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 106,473 miles

very slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 96,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 90,976 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 90,964 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 75,103 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 66,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,417 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 63,664 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 63,664 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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AD51 EFC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 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 AD51 EFC, 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 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD51 EFC registered?

AD51 EFC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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