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AP51 BGV

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,570 mi
Last recorded105,570 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 103,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 101,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 96,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low

front washer jets partially blocked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2013 96,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant level low

front washer jets partially blocked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,588 miles

air bag lamp on

handbrake lever high

o/s/f headlamp lens perished

slight play to o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2012 86,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

air bag lamp on

front brake pads wearing very low!

handbrake lever high

n/s/f lower ball joint has some degree of lift

o/s/f headlamp lens perished

Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,886 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,712 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 36,009 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 36,008 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 26,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 20,565 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 20,560 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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AP51 BGV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP51 BGV, 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 AP51 BGV registered?

AP51 BGV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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