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AJ51 ONB

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ONB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,335 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 105,478 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to dipt beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,780 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,780 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,938 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2015 82,215 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 82,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,863 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,947 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 71,988 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 68,752 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,752 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,578 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 ONB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

AJ51 ONB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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