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AFZ 2252

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,235 mi
Last recorded104,235 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 2252
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,235 miles

front discs slightly corrored

nearside and offside front anitroll bar link arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both h/light covers in poor condition

brake discs in poor condition [inside face]

clutch worn

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split

n/s seat back inop

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 1 Nov 2011 103,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both h/light covers in poor condition

brake discs in poor condition [inside face]

clutch worn

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers split

n/s seat back inop

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,493 miles

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

offside front tyre very low on inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2010 84,364 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

offside front tyre very low on inside edge

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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AFZ 2252 is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AFZ 2252, 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 AFZ 2252 registered?

AFZ 2252 is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is AFZ 2252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 2252 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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