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AP51 ZFH

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZFH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,467 miles

Engine malfunction light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

screen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,467 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Engine malfunction light on at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine ()

screen damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,583 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 79,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,907 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox hanger deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 65,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,034 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,855 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,083 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,212 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 45,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,208 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 29,075 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 29,075 miles

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

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 ZFH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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