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AP51 GYU

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres osf/nsf/nsr/osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,625 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,742 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 109,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,363 miles

1.near side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2016 105,255 miles

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

1.near side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,702 miles

1/ both wiper blade becoming perished 2/ o/s front tyre near legal limits 3/ center exhaust clamp becoming corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,988 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight sideways movement in hand brake leaver.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,455 miles

1.near side front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

Pass 14 Apr 2012 80,308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,433 miles

near side rear tyre near legal limites

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,626 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

2/ nail in o/s rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,405 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,507 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,507 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,701 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 GYU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

AP51 GYU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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