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BG51 RYA

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,167 mi
Last recorded107,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RYA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,167 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both front tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

drivers seat worn

exhaust corroded in places & rear mount worn

front brake discs & brake pads worn

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jan 2017 107,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both front tyres on legal limits

corrosion on coil springs

drivers seat worn

exhaust corroded in places & rear mount worn

front brake discs & brake pads worn

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced + offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 83,490 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,633 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

back box rubber mounting perrishing.

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 10 Nov 2009 68,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box rubber mounting perrishing.

slight play in nearside steering arm

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 39,607 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 39,588 miles

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)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 RYA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc 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 BG51 RYA, 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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BG51 RYA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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