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AP51 ECW

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,456 mi
Last recorded135,456 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ECW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 135,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f abs ring corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f abs ring slightly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 133,430 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 133,414 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 131,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 131,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 129,015 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)

nearside inner rack end slightly worn

offside inner rack end slightly worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 125,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 117,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 91,773 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2007 91,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads getting low

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,545 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 67,525 miles

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

front discs worn thin and poor condition

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 ECW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

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

Is AP51 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 ECW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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