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BG51 TYH

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 TYH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,777 miles

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front c.v boot has a slight leak

clean and protect rear brake pipes

engine management light on

front wipers splitting

o/s/f A.B.S ring broken

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2015 139,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front c.v boot has a slight leak

clean and protect rear brake pipes

engine management light on

front wipers splitting

o/s/f A.B.S ring broken

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 120,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre & rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 120,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre & rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,922 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 111,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,851 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 109,851 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 97,267 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 86,669 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 86,669 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,133 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,926 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 TYH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 TYH, 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 TYH registered?

BG51 TYH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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