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AK51 HCE

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,108 mi
Last recorded106,108 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,108 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S/R POSITION LAMP AFFECTED BY THE OPERATION OF ANOTHER LAMP.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,108 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.

N/S/R POSITION LAMP AFFECTED BY THE OPERATION OF ANOTHER LAMP.

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,439 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 94,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BATTERY INSECURE.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS PLAY.

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,648 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 81,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.

Pass 4 May 2010 76,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,528 miles

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

small cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,709 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,162 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 16 Aug 2006 52,106 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2005 35,315 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 35,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 HCE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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