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AJ51 JZF

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 JZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,013 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 110,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,739 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 91,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,727 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty will not turn off (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,704 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,704 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,327 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,732 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,499 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,320 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,335 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,261 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 JZF is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ51 JZF, 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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AJ51 JZF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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