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BG51 GWN

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,550 miles

rear exhaust silencer rubber deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,071 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 95,071 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,848 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 82,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,278 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 76,278 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 69,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 69,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 57,385 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,385 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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BG51 GWN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver 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 BG51 GWN, 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 BG51 GWN registered?

BG51 GWN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BG51 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 GWN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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