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AP51 USU

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,316 mi
Last recorded81,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 USU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,316 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 81,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pad linings deteriorated.(pad lining material breaking up)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 56,668 miles

rear seats removed,unable to check seat belts correctly

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,904 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges on legal limit

rear exhaust clamp becoming loose

Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,415 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,292 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 USU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 USU, 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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What year was AP51 USU registered?

AP51 USU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is AP51 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 USU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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