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AE51 VMF

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,094 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,333 miles

airbag light on

nearside wiper deteriorated

rear offside tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

airbag light on

nearside wiper deteriorated

rear offside tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,826 miles

Airbag on passenger side deployed, light on dash.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Airbag on passenger side deployed, light on dash.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,670 miles

Airbag light on.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Airbag light on.

Front brake pads appear low.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,214 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 48,214 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 36,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2005 23,519 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 VMF is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AE51 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

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

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