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BG51 TVA

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,384 mi
Last recorded101,384 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,384 miles

Nail in Nearside Front Tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2015 101,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp needs changing (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount, star shaped mount (7.1.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,166 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,203 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,812 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 76,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,957 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 68,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,440 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front 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 29 Jan 2010 49,653 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Fail 28 Jan 2010 49,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level low

Pass 30 May 2008 32,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,566 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Dec 2005 22,509 miles

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly

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 TVA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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