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BG51 YVH

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YVH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak around engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,187 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak around engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,949 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak around engine area

Fail 28 Jul 2016 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak around engine area

Pass 28 Jul 2015 90,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Fail 28 Jul 2015 90,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 86,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,404 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 73,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,752 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn+pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear tyre worn badly on both edges just within legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,174 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,488 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated no movement

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads getting low

o/s rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,674 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres near 1.6mm mot limit

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 YVH is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black 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 YVH, 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 YVH is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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