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AM51 JLM

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 JLM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,901 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 97,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,703 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,703 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 90,654 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,659 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 85,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play in top strut mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,301 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,301 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,171 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges close to cords

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,314 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,817 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

slight play in both inner rack arms (front)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 50,817 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split

rear wiper split

slight play in both inner rack arms (front)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,345 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 49,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,235 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,663 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.......check tracking.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 40,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,116 miles

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

Offside 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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AM51 JLM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 AM51 JLM, 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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AM51 JLM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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