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AJ51 HFN

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 113,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,680 miles

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

all rear break pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,624 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all rear break pipes slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,475 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 98,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,110 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (no ply)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 92,109 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

airbag light on

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (no ply)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,637 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 88,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 72,721 miles

air bag light illuminated

offside rear tyre misshaped

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,762 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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AJ51 HFN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ51 HFN, 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 AJ51 HFN registered?

AJ51 HFN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is AJ51 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 HFN shows 15 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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