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AP51 WNZ

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,707 mi
Last recorded169,707 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WNZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 169,707 miles

o/s/f ball joint fitted to far in to the hub

o/s/r steel brake slightly corroded

snow tyre fitted n/s/r

Fail 26 Aug 2015 169,707 miles

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

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

o/s/f ball joint fitted to far in to the hub

o/s/r steel brake slightly corroded

snow tyre fitted n/s/r

Pass 30 Jul 2014 159,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 152,886 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 152,876 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 146,629 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2012 146,629 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2011 136,167 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 136,167 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 125,828 miles

bonnet catch is sticking

Fail 28 Jul 2010 125,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

bonnet catch is sticking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 116,265 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 116,149 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 105,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,388 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,388 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,351 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 WNZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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