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AP51 UTE

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,275 mi
Last recorded169,275 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 169,275 miles

Both Sides Rear tyre slightly Deteriorated

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 169,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML Is On

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Sides (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 155,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 155,204 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 134,460 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,353 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet latch sticky in operation

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside front tyre low on trerad on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014 128,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet latch sticky in operation

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside front tyre low on trerad on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 114,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 108,772 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 108,772 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 106,410 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 106,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 79,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 35,040 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 UTE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

AP51 UTE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AP51 UTE safe to buy?

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