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NG51 PTX

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,296 mi
Last recorded118,296 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 PTX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 118,296 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,848 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on dash

o/s wiper worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 95,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on dash

o/s wiper worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,833 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,833 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

front discs and pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,990 miles

chip in B zone

front discs corroded

nearside front wheel buckled

offside rear tyre close to legal limits

Fail 22 Sep 2010 73,989 miles

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

chip in B zone

front discs corroded

nearside front wheel buckled

offside rear tyre close to legal limits

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,575 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,573 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,420 miles

air bag light on

front number plate slightly dammaged

Pass 31 Dec 2007 45,391 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 45,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 32,312 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 32,312 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 28,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 28,593 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 May 2005 21,067 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2005 20,852 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 PTX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NG51 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

NG51 PTX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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