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AP51 LFX

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 75,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,603 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,701 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Steering system excessively rough steering rack (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's very badly coroded

o/s/r tyre side wall's badly cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's very badly coroded

o/s/r tyre side wall's badly cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,143 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 39,143 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,310 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,688 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,557 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 28,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,089 miles

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 LFX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

AP51 LFX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is AP51 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LFX shows 21 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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