2001 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · Y286 AER
2001 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 53,410 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y286 AER Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2010
- 53,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y286 AER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Clio (Y286 AER) between March 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
Y286 AER Mileage History
- 29/03/200618,158 mi
- 02/04/200727,037 mi+8,879 mi
- 23/04/200727,039 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/200727,040 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/200727,041 mi+1 mi
- 02/05/200836,797 mi+9,756 mi
- 08/05/200836,780 mi-17 mi
- 08/05/200944,715 mi+7,935 mi
- 08/05/201053,394 mi+8,679 mi
- 15/05/201053,410 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 8,541 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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