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BHZ 6389

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,454 mi
Last recorded85,454 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 6389
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,454 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

both rear bearings slightly noisey

hazard switch operates normally but is damaged

offside rear tyre has a small cut

Fail 11 Nov 2013 85,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

hazard switch operates normally but is damaged

offside rear tyre has a small cut

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,749 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,749 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 76,741 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 76,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,787 miles

both front anti roll bar links poor

both rear wheel bearings worn

Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar links poor

both rear wheel bearings worn

Fail 1 Jul 2009 67,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,256 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,804 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,804 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

slight side to side play in park brake lever.further investigation recomended

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,717 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR BRAKES UNEVEN

oil leak

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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BHZ 6389 is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BHZ 6389, 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 BHZ 6389 registered?

BHZ 6389 is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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