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AP51 XLR

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,034 mi
Last recorded91,034 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XLR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,615 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 76,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,958 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 69,958 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,824 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,504 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,605 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,605 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,484 miles

n/s/f tyre becomming low on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre becomming low on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,037 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 XLR is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

AP51 XLR is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is AP51 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 XLR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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