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AP51 NCD

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,627 mi
Last recorded129,627 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not fully secured by cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat back can not be flipped forward

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

VIN plate deteriorated in door jam

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2020 129,627 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking component (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated wheel cylinder appears to be leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not fully secured by cable tie (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat back can not be flipped forward

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

VIN plate deteriorated in door jam

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,250 miles

1/ rear exhaust mounting becoming perished

2/ n/s rear brake slightly low

Fail 12 Mar 2019 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

1/ rear exhaust mounting becoming perished

2/ n/s rear brake slightly low

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,460 miles

1. Nearside beam pattern poor. 2. Slight exhaust leak at centre pipe.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

1. Nearside beam pattern poor. 2. Slight exhaust leak at centre pipe.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,362 miles

Hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 107,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Hand brake travel close to limit.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,235 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2012 102,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre on 2/3mm

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 98,237 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

servo corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

stone chips to screen

Fail 26 Apr 2011 98,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres perished

servo corroded

slight play in both inner rack joints

stone chips to screen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,335 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 93,335 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,627 miles

Centre exhaust clamps rusty.

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 77,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 NCD 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 61.1%.

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 NCD, 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 NCD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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