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AY51 OJH

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,452 mi
Last recorded129,452 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OJH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 129,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2019 129,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2018 121,265 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps misty

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2018 121,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamps misty

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,506 miles

Rear coil spring worn Slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 109,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear mounting split

off side wiper blade starting to come apart

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,250 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in runners on drivers seat

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,061 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,061 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper blade starting to fall apart. still clearing ok.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,818 miles

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

front wiper blades split on edges, still clearing screen ok.

n/s inner c.v boot starting to leak.

slight play in steering rack. not excessive.

Fail 2 Dec 2011 77,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front wiper blades split on edges, still clearing screen ok.

n/s inner c.v boot starting to leak.

slight play in steering rack. not excessive.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 68,924 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f brake hanging on slightly. vehicle had front imbalance, after road test ok.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,277 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight scratches on the windscreen

steering wheel starting to peel

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,644 miles

rear exhaust mount perished

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2008 51,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded +worn

front pads low

rear exhaust mount perished

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,504 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 OJH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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