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AF51 OBL

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,852 mi
Last recorded120,852 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 120,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 116,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2016 115,290 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,259 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

front brake balance needs attention

Pass 16 Sep 2014 104,732 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brakes out of ballence

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2012 92,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,523 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 855,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2010 80,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,741 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED ON INSIDE WALL

Fail 9 Apr 2008 57,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED ON INSIDE WALL

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,968 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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AF51 OBL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AF51 OBL, 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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AF51 OBL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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