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AK51 XUL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 161,358 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 8 Oct 2020 161,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 7 Oct 2019 158,196 miles

play in front top mounts

Pass 6 Oct 2018 153,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 143,383 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 143,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 13 Oct 2017 143,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 22 Oct 2016 122,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 105,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 98,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,865 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,498 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBERS PERRISHED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 74,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 74,079 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 66,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,265 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,893 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 41,893 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XUL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

AK51 XUL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is AK51 XUL safe to buy?

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