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AY51 HFD

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,387 mi
Last recorded45,387 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake minor bind

corrosion to brake servo body

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 23 Nov 2018 45,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake minor bind

corrosion to brake servo body

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 43,283 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

boot floor damaged and bent but not a prescribed area

Fail 17 Nov 2017 43,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

boot floor damaged and bent but not a prescribed area

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,838 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

poor headlamp images

rear exhaust hanger det

Fail 14 Nov 2016 35,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

poor headlamp images

rear exhaust hanger det

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,035 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 30,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,418 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,046 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low outer edge.

rear exhaust mount perished.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 25,029 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre getting low outer edge.

rear exhaust mount perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,896 miles

nearside driveshaft inner gaitor leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,246 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,687 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,208 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,724 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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AY51 HFD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY51 HFD, 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 AY51 HFD registered?

AY51 HFD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AY51 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 HFD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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