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NJ51 VPR

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,243 mi
Last recorded129,243 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VPR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 129,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 129,207 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 116,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 105,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,381 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 94,381 miles

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,293 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 80,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,803 miles

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,650 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NJ51 VPR is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJ51 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

NJ51 VPR is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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