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AP51 PFN

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 98,756 miles

Front head-lights deteriorating

Front number plate damaged

Front wiper blades slightly smearing across screen

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard switch starting to stick

Fail 6 Jun 2017 96,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing ball joint pinch bolt (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard switch starting to stick

Pass 12 May 2016 92,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2016 92,898 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 86,967 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front upper headlamp lens' slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 81,482 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 75,395 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,212 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,588 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,610 miles

n/s front wiper rubber deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2008 42,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,310 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 PFN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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