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BG51 TVM

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,599 mi
Last recorded116,599 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,599 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,464 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

advise battery loose

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,823 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyres sidewalls badly cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2013 108,811 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyres sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,486 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,889 miles

rust on front brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2011 104,889 miles

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

rust on front brake discs

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2009 103,129 miles

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

o/s/r wheelbearing

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 103,129 miles

o/s/r wheelbearing

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2008 96,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 74,570 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 59,874 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 59,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TVM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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