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AP51 XYT

2001 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,484 mi
Last recorded78,484 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 XYT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,484 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box Exhaust system weak supported rubber

Fail 1 Mar 2014 78,484 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

back box Exhaust system weak supported rubber

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,419 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 70,418 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,963 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 48,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 26,337 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 XYT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

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

Is AP51 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 XYT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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