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AP51 BSY

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust rubbers deteriated

headlamps dull

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,456 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust rubbers deteriated

headlamps dull

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,589 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 77,589 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,807 miles

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

both front abs rings broken but abs light not on

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,807 miles

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

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

both front abs rings broken but abs light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,626 miles

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

front disks wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,446 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,996 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,967 miles

nail in tyre

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 BSY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

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

Is AP51 BSY safe to buy?

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