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AJZ 8386

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,297 mi
Last recorded114,297 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 8386
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 114,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre brake light disconnected

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,755 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 113,734 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 108,555 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 108,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,733 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 95,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,037 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,037 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,494 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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AJZ 8386 is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 8386, 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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AJZ 8386 is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 February 2001.

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