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AP51 EEJ

2001 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 139,125 miles

Both front brake discs corroding and pitting

Both front brake discs starting to warp

Fail 8 Aug 2013 139,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 120,800 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 120,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 110,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 100,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 100,961 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,845 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,839 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,355 miles

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

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 EEJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

AP51 EEJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AP51 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 EEJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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