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AK51 GZD

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,758 mi
Last recorded98,758 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,667 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 83,296 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,669 miles

back box rusty

service light on

Fail 5 Oct 2013 78,667 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

back box rusty

service light on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,652 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

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

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

SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,954 miles

Airbag light on at time of test

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low at time of test

Cooling radiator majorly insecure advise immediate attention

Service light on at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2011 76,954 miles

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

Airbag light on at time of test

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant level low at time of test

Cooling radiator majorly insecure advise immediate attention

Service light on at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,582 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,344 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,171 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 59,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 46,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 33,188 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,188 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)

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 GZD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GZD, 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 GZD registered?

AK51 GZD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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