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NG51 XZL

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 XZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,122 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 98,122 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,019 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,019 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,759 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,073 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,641 miles

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

play on both front wheels

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,983 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 74,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,561 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,561 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,298 miles

Slight free play steering

Fail 25 Feb 2009 86,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Slight free play steering

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 52,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

NG51 XZL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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