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AP51 GNO

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,340 mi
Last recorded138,340 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GNO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 138,340 miles

Nearside rear brake tight when rotated but not binding.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 136,167 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 136,167 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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 133,589 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 133,589 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 131,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 123,311 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 114,351 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,273 miles

Air Bag Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Nearside Front And Offside Front Top Suspension Mounts And Bearings Noisey and Have Play.

Nearside Front Inner Rack Joint Has Play Within The Ball Joint.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Bumper Has Accident Damage.

Turbo On Back Of Engine Has Major Oil Leak.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 106,273 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air Bag Light Present On Instrument Cluster.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front And Offside Front Top Suspension Mounts And Bearings Noisey and Have Play.

Nearside Front Inner Rack Joint Has Play Within The Ball Joint.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Bumper Has Accident Damage.

Turbo On Back Of Engine Has Major Oil Leak.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,722 miles

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

Oil Leaking From Oil Filter Housing

Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,722 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil Leaking From Oil Filter Housing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,756 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 76,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r brake efficiency lower than o/s/r

Pass 12 Feb 2008 59,799 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 59,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,896 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 45,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2005 30,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

tracking check due to tyre wear

Pass 17 Dec 2005 30,841 miles

tracking check due to tyre wear

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 GNO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GNO, 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 GNO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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