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AP51 NOF

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,388 mi
Last recorded135,388 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,388 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 121,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 115,843 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2014 109,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,587 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 84,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 68,219 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,219 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 53,753 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,131 miles

both rear tyres outer walls starting to crack.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres outer walls starting to crack.

Pass 31 Dec 2005 26,416 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 NOF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NOF, 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 NOF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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