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AP51 ZGF

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZGF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 99,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,463 miles

Brake pipe on rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 74,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe on rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,625 miles

Offside Front brake pipe into brake flexi starting to corrode

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexis (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear tyres heavily cracking/perishing

brake pipe across rear axle corroded. advise replacement

general under body corrosion

vehicle suspension has general corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe into brake flexi starting to corrode

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle flexis (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both rear tyres heavily cracking/perishing

brake pipe across rear axle corroded. advise replacement

general under body corrosion

vehicle suspension has general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged front abs target rings cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s also n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,402 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight noise from Nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,402 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight noise from Nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,229 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,367 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,753 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 ZGF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AP51 ZGF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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