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NG51 OOV

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,176 mi
Last recorded148,176 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 OOV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 148,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front clamp bolt deterriated

very slight play o/s side tube inner joint

Fail 9 Apr 2014 147,490 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s steering rack side tube inner joint slight play

o/s steering rack side tube inner joint slight play

o/s/f window does not open

Pass 7 May 2013 141,491 miles

deterriated rear exhaust mounting

front brake discs braking face slightly corroded

slight play steering rack side tube inner joint near side

slight play steering rack side tube inner joint off side

wind screen scratches various

Fail 7 May 2013 141,491 miles

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

deterriated rear exhaust mounting

front brake discs braking face slightly corroded

slight play steering rack side tube inner joint near side

slight play steering rack side tube inner joint off side

wind screen scratches various

Pass 5 Apr 2012 136,121 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 136,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,017 miles

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

slightplay offside steering rack drumstick

Fail 1 Mar 2011 121,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slightplay offside steering rack drumstick

Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,276 miles

side movement on handbrake lever

this vehicle has had accident damage

Fail 19 Feb 2010 108,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

side movement on handbrake lever

this vehicle has had accident damage

Pass 17 Feb 2009 92,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 92,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 77,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2007 63,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 56,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 56,965 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs are slightly scored.

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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NG51 OOV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NG51 OOV, 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 NG51 OOV registered?

NG51 OOV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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