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AE51 VMA

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,724 mi
Last recorded106,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,535 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 ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 102,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,476 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Damage to sill

Fail 20 Jan 2017 97,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Damage to sill

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Some play in steering arms

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure Side to side movement (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Some play in steering arms

Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 8,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front tyres wearing on edges. advise tracking check

Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,261 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 74,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,587 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,379 miles

front tyres wearing off on edges

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,638 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing off outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,397 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,397 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,652 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some play at handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

rear exhaust mount perishing

rear wiper torn

slight damage to o/s/r light clusters

Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,936 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper torn some damage windscreen

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 VMA is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE51 VMA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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