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AK51 GYV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,114 miles

various brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,114 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,194 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing in treads

Fail 25 Mar 2016 87,187 miles

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

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing in treads

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,728 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 86,728 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

hazard switch intermittent sticking on operation,suggest new switch.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,722 miles

'Coil' light on

Both front disk inner faces poor

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear axle bushes seperating

N/S/F anti roll bar linkage perishing

Rear exhaust silencer mounting weak

Fail 10 Mar 2008 58,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,213 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,010 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 GYV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK51 GYV, 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 GYV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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