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AJ51 ONT

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,667 miles

Both dipped headlight beam images deteriorated.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side movement on handbrake lever just acceptable.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 133,511 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both dipped headlight beam images deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side movement on handbrake lever just acceptable.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 123,310 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated, just acceptable.

Some side movement on handbrake lever.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 112,696 miles

Light cracking on inner wall of O/S/R tyre.

N/S/F tyre tread low in places on inner edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 102,715 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 102,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,203 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,974 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 82,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 82,287 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,174 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 72,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 61,293 miles

Front disc inner faces becoming worn & corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 48,638 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 ONT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red 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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

AJ51 ONT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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