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AK51 HBB

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,756 miles

Bonnet Damaged.

nearside rear tyre perishing & has a nail in it

Fail 5 Apr 2014 85,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,692 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 79,825 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front pipe clamp rusty

rear exhaust mount rubber perrished

Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,692 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warnning light on dash

free off bonnet safty catch

rear exhaust mount poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,562 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake warnning light on dash

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,479 miles

offside wiper blade split

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2010 74,479 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 26 Jun 2009 67,023 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

slight noise/roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,023 miles

engine oil leak

slight noise/roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,221 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 58,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,562 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 47,562 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 40,224 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,224 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 HBB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

AK51 HBB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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