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AP51 BPF

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,375 mi
Last recorded107,375 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 107,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust clamp bolt at front corroded and getting thin

front brake application slightly uneven

offside rear tyre worn on outer sholder

Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust clamp bolt at front corroded and getting thin

front brake application slightly uneven

offside rear tyre worn on outer sholder

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,228 miles

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

air bag warning on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 86,228 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

air bag warning on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,543 miles

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

aibag light on

front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,193 miles

airbag light on

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 68,193 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,952 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 10 Sep 2008 58,952 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,042 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,546 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BPF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP51 BPF, 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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AP51 BPF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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