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BD51 OPA

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OPA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,753 miles

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

headlights cloudy

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

headlights cloudy

offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,238 miles

offside track rod end has play close to excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,387 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 83,383 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,163 miles

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

bad engine oil leak.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 78,152 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,745 miles

front discs corroded and worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,745 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 67,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,125 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 30 Jun 2007 51,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 51,162 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,753 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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BD51 OPA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD51 OPA, 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 BD51 OPA registered?

BD51 OPA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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