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AK51 EFH

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,617 mi
Last recorded86,617 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 78,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 73,304 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 73,304 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,665 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face and lipped

rear wiper blade split

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

wiper switch broken

Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp heavly corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face and lipped

rear wiper blade split

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

wiper switch broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,891 miles

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

minor stonechips

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

minor stonechips

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 51,773 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Aug 2010 51,773 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,905 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,618 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 21,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,962 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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AK51 EFH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK51 EFH, 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 AK51 EFH registered?

AK51 EFH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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