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AJ51 HLX

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,495 mi
Last recorded95,495 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 95,495 miles

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked

Fail 12 May 2012 95,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 86,336 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked

Fail 7 May 2011 86,238 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

front number plate is cracked

Pass 8 May 2010 77,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 77,242 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 61,016 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 61,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 40,489 miles

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

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

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 HLX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HLX, 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 HLX registered?

AJ51 HLX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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