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AK51 XWA

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XWA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Possible contamination of shoes/drum. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,731 miles

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

cracking to front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in hand brake lever

Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cracking to front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in hand brake lever

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,874 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 66,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,408 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,351 miles

Both front wiperblades getting poor

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

O/S rear tyre cracking on tread surface

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,548 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 54,486 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,741 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 48,741 miles

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

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,991 miles

front inner pads look low check

o/s /f tyre wearing on edges and cracking on sidewall

rear exhaust mount weak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,664 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 34,664 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,371 miles

Nearside Front 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 XWA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

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

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