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NJ51 GUA

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,173 mi
Last recorded114,173 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 GUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 114,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 112,267 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 112,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 111,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,578 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 109,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,888 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 93,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,845 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,845 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 61,606 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 61,606 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,740 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 48,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2007 36,560 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 28,906 miles

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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NJ51 GUA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ51 GUA, 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 NJ51 GUA registered?

NJ51 GUA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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The MOT history for NJ51 GUA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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