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AO51 ZVL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,760 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,760 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 121,750 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,425 miles

both steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 112,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs rusty/scored

Fail 2 Apr 2013 104,611 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs rusty/scored

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,083 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

rear axle rubber bushes detiroated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

high level brake light not working

rear axle rubber bushes detiroated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,869 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link arms,rubber bushes are perrished

nearside and offside front discs worn and slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,169 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre getting worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside and offside outer anti-roll bar bushes perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,433 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,433 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,342 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 35,342 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2005 27,021 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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AO51 ZVL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AO51 ZVL, 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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AO51 ZVL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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