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AK51 XTW

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,767 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,562 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,134 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,134 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,375 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,375 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,818 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 58,706 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,780 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 54,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 47,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,959 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 XTW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

AK51 XTW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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