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AP51 WPV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,188 mi
Last recorded111,188 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 111,188 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front rack gatter twisted

both h/light lenses tainted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 97,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 94,334 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,322 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,585 miles

windscreen zone 'B' scratched

Fail 26 Jan 2015 87,585 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

windscreen zone 'B' scratched

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rack boot twisted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,100 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,100 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,365 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 73,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,846 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,846 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,149 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 52,149 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,553 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 46,104 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear axle beam bushes starting to debond

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jan 2008 43,800 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

rear no plate faded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,335 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,514 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 WPV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

AP51 WPV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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