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BF51 TXR

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 TXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 108,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,763 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front wing damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2014 104,759 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2013 99,306 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 99,306 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 93,661 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight movement in both steering arm's

srs light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,364 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to nearside door

slight damage to offside front wing

Fail 13 Jan 2011 85,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to nearside door

slight damage to offside front wing

Fail 13 Aug 2009 79,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre treads low on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 79,562 miles

both front tyre treads low on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 69,960 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 61,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 48,701 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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BF51 TXR is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF51 TXR, 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 BF51 TXR registered?

BF51 TXR is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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