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AP51 NSF

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,811 mi
Last recorded128,811 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NSF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,811 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,598 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015
Fail 9 Sep 2015

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 47,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,754 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 20,674 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 NSF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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