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AR51 EJN

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 EJN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 129,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2016 129,735 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 129,735 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. osf 175/65r14 all others 165/65r14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 111,035 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion & bushes perrishing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 107,521 miles

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 107,521 miles

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

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

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,231 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 92,231 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,904 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 75,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,395 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 61,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,693 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 44,693 miles

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,551 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 EJN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AR51 EJN, 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 AR51 EJN registered?

AR51 EJN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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