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BG51 NTV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,462 mi
Last recorded136,462 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 NTV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 136,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 123,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 123,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 106,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 106,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side front brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,151 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 73,087 miles

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 58,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,772 miles

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

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 NTV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

BG51 NTV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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