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AJZ 2853

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,687 mi
Last recorded47,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 2853
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 47,687 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,013 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 45,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,350 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

front inner brake discs worn and showing signs of de-lamination

Fail 31 Jan 2011 39,350 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front inner brake discs worn and showing signs of de-lamination

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat X2

front and rear number plate deteriorated

front brakes noisy

long travel on parking brake

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2006 22,684 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 22,683 miles

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

Long travel on handbrake lever

Partial check carried out of offside rear seat belt - baby seat fitted

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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AJZ 2853 is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJZ 2853, 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 AJZ 2853 registered?

AJZ 2853 is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is AJZ 2853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 2853 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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