2001 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · Y518 OAN
2001 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 61,862 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y518 OAN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2017
- 61,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y518 OAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Renault Clio (Y518 OAN) between July 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
Y518 OAN Mileage History
- 15/07/200633,826 mi
- 07/09/200736,700 mi+2,874 mi
- 24/05/201337,944 mi+1,244 mi
- 28/05/201337,944 mi
- 20/05/201440,623 mi+2,679 mi
- 06/01/2015169,469 mi+128,846 mi
- 06/01/201544,394 mi-125,075 mi
- 08/01/201656,180 mi+11,786 mi
- 25/01/201761,862 mi+5,682 mi
Average of roughly 2,662 miles per year across 9 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
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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