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AK51 HBC

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,160 miles

both steering rack end slight play

tested on a snowy day

Pass 23 Jan 2012 102,728 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 102,726 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

lower gearbox mounting bush split

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,519 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/r brake noisey

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2010 92,213 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 69,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,448 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 HBC is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

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

Is AK51 HBC safe to buy?

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