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AP51 GNF

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GNF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine mil light on

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches and lower sill ends corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2022 99,240 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on abs unit one or more (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine mil light on

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches and lower sill ends corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s/f mirror slight damage

Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear on rear suspension cross beam (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s/f mirror slight damage

Pass 28 May 2019 91,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f and n/s/ sill to floor damaged at front edges

Fail 28 May 2019 91,132 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released o/s/r and n/s/r (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake light switch is broken in half

o/s/f and n/s/ sill to floor damaged at front edges

Pass 18 May 2018 94,198 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (both sides) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (both sides) (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2017 75,746 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 May 2017 75,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 68,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,520 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 58,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,389 miles

Both rear bump stop supports corroded

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Both rear bump stop supports corroded

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,649 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bearing slightly noisey

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,884 miles

Exhaust front flex section deterioated Rear heat shield corroded thin

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

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

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

Rear axle mount budhes & rear exhaust mounts slightley perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,884 miles

Exhaust front flex section deterioated Rear heat shield corroded thin

Rear axle mount budhes & rear exhaust mounts slightley perrished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,261 miles

Front & rear numberplates slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyre tread getting low.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 38,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front & rear numberplates slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyre tread getting low.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,085 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 32,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,266 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 30,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 GNF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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