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AK51 XVN

2001 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,213 mi
Last recorded161,213 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 161,213 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 161,213 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive Smoke will damage test equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 150,405 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not workin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

engine glow plug lamp illuminated

Fail 12 May 2017 150,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front fog lamp not workin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

engine glow plug lamp illuminated

Pass 24 May 2016 144,255 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

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

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 19 May 2015 136,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 129,670 miles

vehicle engine management light on

Fail 21 May 2014 129,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

vehicle engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2013 126,251 miles

only just passed the emissions

Fail 24 May 2013 126,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

only just passed the emissions

Pass 9 May 2012 117,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 109,807 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 100,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 93,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 80,916 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 80,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

diesel glow light constantly illuminated on dashboard

Pass 23 May 2007 67,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,700 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 56,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges slight seperating

Pass 1 Jun 2005 40,050 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 40,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 XVN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

AK51 XVN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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