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AP51 USY

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

63,813 mi
Last recorded63,813 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 USY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 63,813 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 63,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 63,530 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,516 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,469 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 27 May 2008 50,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 38,795 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,943 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,943 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 USY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

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

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