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AP51 ECF

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,131 mi
Last recorded165,131 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ECF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 165,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 149,750 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2012 149,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2011 147,735 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 147,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 144,677 miles

front pads missing anti chatter clips

Fail 7 Apr 2010 144,677 miles

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

front pads missing anti chatter clips

Pass 28 Apr 2009 120,998 miles

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

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

fuel pipe damp at filler area

Pass 1 May 2008 88,069 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 81,899 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 64,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f abs ring snapped

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 ECF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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