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AR51 FYE

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FYE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 152,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 151,831 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 151,831 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,791 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 151,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 151,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 149,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 149,212 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,119 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 145,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 140,690 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

lip in front brake discs and corroded

noise front wheels when rotated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,556 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,556 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leak

play in inner rack joint

Pass 12 Nov 2014 124,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2014 124,918 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,062 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres spliting in tread

Fail 7 Nov 2013 116,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres spliting in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,231 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,971 miles

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2010 91,305 miles

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

light mark in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2009 82,463 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,463 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,615 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,590 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 FYE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

AR51 FYE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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