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AV51 FPZ

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,688 mi
Last recorded143,688 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FPZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2019 143,688 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged floor cracked - Excessesive movement (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear badly corroded - close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both badly age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread inner edge -close to cord DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

interior mirror missing

Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,972 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight wear

Fail 7 Sep 2018 132,972 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight wear

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,830 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp beam pattern only just meets requirements (1.7.5a)

Offside steering arm has slight wear/movement

Pass 17 Sep 2016 117,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,680 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)

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

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

play in o/s inner sterring arm ball joint

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,673 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

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

play in o/s inner sterring arm ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,496 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 96,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,858 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has damage outside swept area

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has damage outside swept area

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,233 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,613 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,168 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,935 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,395 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,081 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 45,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 38,177 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres have small cracks appearing around outer edge of tread pattern.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,177 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have small cracks appearing around outer edge of tread pattern.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,458 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

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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AV51 FPZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AV51 FPZ, 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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AV51 FPZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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