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AK51 HBY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,185 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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

Bad coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear section exhaust bracket broken and heat shield loose

slight cut in n/s/r tyre and valve slightly deteriorated

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 83,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear section exhaust bracket broken and heat shield loose

slight cut in n/s/r tyre and valve slightly deteriorated

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2013 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat to mid join clamp and rear box rubber slightly deteriorated

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear box heat shield loose

slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat to mid join clamp and rear box rubber slightly deteriorated

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear box heat shield loose

slight play detected at n/s/f hub assembly

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,797 miles

O/S A.B.S.ring broken

Fail 9 Sep 2011 67,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S A.B.S.ring broken

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,013 miles

O/S/F Driveshaft A.B.S Ring cracked.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2008 41,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,138 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 HBY 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 64.7%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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