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NG51 VHA

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 VHA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 72,440 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,024 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,881 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,013 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit. †Offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre on limit. †Offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,388 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,388 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 VHA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG51 VHA registered?

NG51 VHA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is NG51 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 VHA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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