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AX51 HFG

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 HFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,838 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to N/S of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 104,830 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated not giving a beam patern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring on pad not fitted properly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated on just giving beam patern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55V15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 104,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot grease seeping past seal

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot grease seeping past seal

Pass 16 Dec 2017 100,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edges also (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

rear exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2016 89,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 89,713 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,126 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,759 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,692 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 54,580 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 54,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,896 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 48,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 43,217 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 36,998 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 31,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,213 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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AX51 HFG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AX51 HFG, 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 AX51 HFG registered?

AX51 HFG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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