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AP51 UUG

2001 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

115,186 mi
Last recorded115,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UUG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,186 miles

both front tyres wearing very low and unevanly

engine mount lower stabilizer link rubber bushes unbonded and worn

engine wet with oil

exhaust system and clamps corroded

front wipers smearing

offside washer jet blocked

play in both front inner steering arms

rear silencer rubber hanger in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2017 115,186 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing very low and unevanly

engine mount lower stabilizer link rubber bushes unbonded and worn

engine wet with oil

exhaust system and clamps corroded

front wipers smearing

offside beam image only just met limits

offside washer jet blocked

play in both front inner steering arms

rear silencer rubber hanger in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,264 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

back box exhaust rubber mounting worn

both front wheel trims missing

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 16 Jul 2016 109,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

back box exhaust rubber mounting worn

both front wheel trims missing

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,018 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

drivers inner door handle insecure

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

exhaust system corroded/weak

n/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 105,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

drivers inner door handle insecure

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

exhaust system corroded/weak

n/s/f steering rack gaitor perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,097 miles

brake hose metal ferrules heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes badly split

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

nearside steering rack gaiter cracking

sidwall damage to offside front tyre

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 14 Jul 2014 101,097 miles

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

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

brake fluid & coolant levels low

brake hose metal ferrules heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes badly split

heavy surface corrosion to various brake pipes

nearside steering rack gaiter cracking

sidwall damage to offside front tyre

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre uneaven wear near limits

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,034 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 78,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,580 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,580 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre has cut in tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 29 Oct 2009 59,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre has cut in tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 29 Oct 2008 49,586 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,585 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 41,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 33,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,714 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 UUG is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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