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AMJ 264F

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,896 mi
Last recorded196,896 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMJ 264F
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 196,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 26 May 2015 195,259 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light lens is cracked

o/s/f door trim loose

Pass 18 Jun 2014 181,418 miles

M.I.L Lamp is on.

Fail 30 May 2014 181,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

co. was very high when emissions test was aborted

m.i.l light on

offside trim insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 166,417 miles

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

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

m.i.l light on

nearside front door interior handle insecure

offside sill trim insecure

oil light flashed on during test

Fail 30 May 2013 166,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

m.i.l light on

nearside front door interior handle insecure

offside sill trim insecure

oil light flashed on during test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 151,908 miles

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

nearside door handle broken but working

Fail 7 Jun 2012 151,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside door handle broken but working

Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,502 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge and down to 3mm

offside sill cover insecure

rear tyres badly out of shape

service light on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge and down to 3mm

offside sill cover insecure

rear tyres badly out of shape

service light on

Pass 4 Jun 2010 121,019 miles

centre & rear exhausts corroding....

n/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit....

slight play in n/s & o/s/f lower suspension ball joints.....

Fail 4 Jun 2010 121,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level not visable.....

centre & rear exhausts corroding....

n/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

n/s/f tyre tread getting close to limit....

slight play in n/s & o/s/f lower suspension ball joints.....

wipers smear , advise replacement blades....

Pass 17 Jun 2009 106,136 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Offside sill cover insecure.

Fail 13 Jun 2009 106,136 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Drivers front tyre ON wear limit.

Excessive engine noise reqs urgent attn.

Front number plate in poor condition.

Offside sill cover insecure.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,543 miles

both rear inner wheel rims distorted.....

exhaust leak , rear silencer join....

front number plate contaminated, advise replacements....

o/s body skirt damaged....

Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,543 miles

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

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

advise full brake inspection....

both rear inner wheel rims distorted.....

exhaust leak , rear silencer join....

front inner brake pads appear very low....

front number plate contaminated, advise replacements....

long hand brake lever travel.....

o/s body skirt damaged....

o/s/f brake disc corroded, advise replacements....

rear brake discs corroding , advise replacements.....

rear inner brake pads appear very low..

wiper blades slitting & worn , advise replacements...

Pass 27 Feb 2007 79,876 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,165 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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AMJ 264F is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AMJ 264F, 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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AMJ 264F is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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