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AR51 EHL

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,940 mi
Last recorded146,940 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EHL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 146,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriating

drivers seat cushions damaged

oil leak

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriating

osf nsf tyres bald in places and signs of slight cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2015 146,939 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriating

drivers seat cushions damaged

oil leak

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriating

osf nsf tyres bald in places and signs of slight cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2014 143,906 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 143,906 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 134,806 miles

all tyres worn to 2-3mm tread(strong advise)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust flexi joint mesh worn

handbrake reserve low(strong advise)

nearside front and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre has a nail in inner edge of tread/sidewall and pressure low(strong advise)

slight bind from offside front brake

slight play in both steering track rod arms

very slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2013 134,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

all tyres worn to 2-3mm tread(strong advise)

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust flexi joint mesh worn

handbrake reserve low(strong advise)

nearside front and offside rear suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre has a nail in inner edge of tread/sidewall and pressure low(strong advise)

slight bind from offside front brake

slight play in both steering track rod arms

very slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2012 124,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in O/S end of steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,181 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc surfaces worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 107,349 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc surfaces worn

Pass 24 Dec 2009 90,970 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 90,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 84,362 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 84,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 713,963 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 71,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,446 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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AR51 EHL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AR51 EHL, 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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AR51 EHL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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