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AE51 VLY

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 91,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 86,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,182 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 79,176 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,329 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

washer fluid leaking from pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,972 miles

n/s/f/wishbone is slightly damaged

vin stiker on o/s/f "b" pillar is slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2006 30,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/f wishbone is slightly damaged

vin stiker on o/s/f "b" pillar is slightly damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,484 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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AE51 VLY is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE51 VLY, 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 AE51 VLY registered?

AE51 VLY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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