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AP51 UOJ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,565 mi
Last recorded119,565 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UOJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,565 miles

coil springs rusty

oil leak

play in suspension

suspension rubbers poor / worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,687 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 117,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 115,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre badly perished on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,320 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolent level low

n/s/f tyre badly perished on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,031 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,031 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 107,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

wipper blades deteriated

Pass 11 Nov 2009 104,600 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front has slight play in steering rack

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2009 104,599 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front has slight play in steering rack

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 99,844 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 99,844 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front exhaust clamp bolt corroded

lefthand front wheel rim slightly dented

rear silencer support rubber unbonding from frame

righthand rear inner wheel rim slightly dented

slight wear in lefthand inner steering rack end

Pass 13 Nov 2007 90,633 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,472 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,145 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,145 miles

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

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

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 UOJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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