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BG51 NSV

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,685 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,685 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,684 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 101,678 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 98,626 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 98,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 87,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,729 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 80,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,480 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 64,355 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 47,500 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 47,500 miles

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

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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BG51 NSV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG51 NSV, 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.

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What year was BG51 NSV registered?

BG51 NSV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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