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Y221 SES

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,491 mi
Last recorded94,491 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 SES
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,021 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,003 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,448 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,926 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,085 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 32,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y221 SES is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y221 SES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y221 SES?

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What year was Y221 SES registered?

Y221 SES is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y221 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 SES shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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