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AD51 ELC

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 124,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,811 miles

BACK BOX RUBBER WORN BUT METAL BRACKET HOLDIND ON BACK BOX

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 109,805 miles

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

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

BACK BOX RUBBER WORN BUT METAL BRACKET HOLDIND ON BACK BOX

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,356 miles

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

n/s/f front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear axle mounting rubbers are perrished

Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f front tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear axle mounting rubbers are perrished

Fail 21 Dec 2010 83,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,618 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,239 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,056 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

secondary bonnet catch seized

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,995 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,537 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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AD51 ELC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AD51 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

AD51 ELC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is AD51 ELC safe to buy?

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