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SW51GVX
2001 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1149cc
General Information
- Registration SW51GVX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2001
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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192 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- parking brake lever travel
- rear axle corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- offside front sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- exhaust heat shield loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both main front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,247 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 79,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,496 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202628 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,359 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202628 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,475 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tailbox mounting rubber broken.
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,264 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016 12 Jun 20261 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,697 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 12 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,514 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,314 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,314 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,928 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,221 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,221 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,639 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
22 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,551 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,887 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2007 12 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
19 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 10,882 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2006 12 Jun 202619 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 10,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW51GVX was registered on 2001-12-22
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