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AV51 FWL

2001 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,506 mi
Last recorded226,506 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 226,506 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 226,494 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 222,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 222,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 217,569 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 214,287 miles

Offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

Fail 2 Nov 2013 214,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 210,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 206,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 200,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 199,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 196,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 195,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 186,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 151,016 miles

slight free play in both sides of steering rack

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 FWL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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