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AP51 XXZ

2001 Renault Clio

Gold Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp going opaque

Nearside front tyre = 1.6 on edges

Offside front tyre = 1.6-2mm on edges

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear tyres 1.6mm on outer edges

Slight play in nearside steering rack side rod

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,568 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,753 miles

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

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

rear silencer mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,518 miles

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating, not insecure.

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside front shockabsorber

Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorating, not insecure.

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside front shockabsorber

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,631 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,567 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 33,567 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,189 miles

near side front wiper

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 32,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,590 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,199 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,831 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to deterioate.

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 XXZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Gold with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

AP51 XXZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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