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AP51 ZGH

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,245 mi
Last recorded74,245 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZGH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

both rear tyres perished

near side front tyre worn on outteredge

near side rack boot perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both cills have areas of minor damage which may lead to corrosion

both rear tyres are perished

poor repair carried out to offside rear of vehicle is beginning to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2011 69,443 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

both cills have areas of minor damage which may lead to corrosion

both rear tyres are perished

poor repair carried out to offside rear of vehicle is beginning to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,298 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 60,205 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,610 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,765 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 36,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front discs slightly discoloured & lipped.

covers missing from both door mirrors.

unable to assess boot area--due to being full.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,260 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 21,095 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear tyre side walls damaged and cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,744 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 ZGH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

AP51 ZGH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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