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AP51 ZJO

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZJO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 114,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 112,340 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 112,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 103,834 miles

As per failure.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 103,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Slight sideways movement on hand brake lever.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,165 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light illuminated

headlamp glasses poor

Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,164 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet safety catch seized

eml light illuminated

headlamp glasses poor

nearside sidelight dim

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside headlamp glasses becoming poor/ scratched

nearside and offside rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside and offside headlamp glasses becoming poor/ scratched

nearside and offside rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,735 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,519 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 65,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,208 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has several small cuts and close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2006 34,758 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 34,374 miles

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

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 ZJO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZJO, 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 ZJO registered?

AP51 ZJO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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