2001 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · Y213 JRA
2001 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 85,461 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y213 JRA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2010
- 85,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y213 JRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Clio (Y213 JRA) between June 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”.
Y213 JRA Mileage History
- 29/06/200654,964 mi
- 29/06/200654,965 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/200764,202 mi+9,237 mi
- 26/06/200874,358 mi+10,156 mi
- 01/05/200980,808 mi+6,450 mi
- 01/05/200980,808 mi
- 18/05/201085,461 mi+4,653 mi
- 18/05/201085,461 mi
Average of roughly 7,849 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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