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AJ51 HFS

2001 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,417 mi
Last recorded141,417 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,417 miles

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 126,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,375 miles

Exhaust rear mounting perished but not insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,222 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,222 miles

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

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

Front pads 20% worn.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,633 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,633 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

1) Rear surface of N/S/F brake disc worn and corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 73,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 63,569 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 63,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,999 miles

slight (sideway) movement on handbrake lever

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 HFS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ51 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

AJ51 HFS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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