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AV51 FVS

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,416 mi
Last recorded77,416 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FVS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,416 miles

front screen chipped in several places

offside door mirror unit taped up and glass cracked

offside front headlamp lense fading/yellowing

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2013 77,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light and serv lights are on

front screen chipped in several places

offside door mirror unit taped up and glass cracked

offside front headlamp lense fading/yellowing

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,827 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked and unit taped up

front screen chipped

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,671 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

drivers door mirror unit taped up

front screen is chipped in several areas

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall cut

Fail 28 Nov 2011 68,671 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

drivers door mirror unit taped up

front screen is chipped in several areas

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread and outer side wall cut

Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,178 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front screen chipped in several places

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,178 miles

front screen chipped in several places

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,719 miles

front screen is chipped in several places

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,719 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front screen is chipped in several places

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,267 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,160 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,037 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Offside front disc corroded inner side.

Oily residue around master cylinder resevoir.

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 FVS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV51 FVS, 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 AV51 FVS registered?

AV51 FVS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AV51 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 FVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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