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AK51 EFS

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,058 mi
Last recorded96,058 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 EFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,058 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,058 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,552 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,552 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,915 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,021 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,663 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,060 miles

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 10 Sep 2011 54,060 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate backing bent

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,692 miles

rear number plate backing bent

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,970 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,970 miles

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 registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,774 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,620 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EFS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFS, 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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AK51 EFS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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