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NG51 PVJ

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,174 mi
Last recorded101,174 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,174 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 101,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,823 miles

air bag light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 83,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,047 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,672 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 57,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 53,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 49,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,695 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 43,695 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 37,320 miles

N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED.O/S/F TYRE INNER TREAD IS WORN.

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 PVJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

NG51 PVJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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