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NJ51 VRG

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,369 mi
Last recorded137,369 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VRG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 137,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 132,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center and rear exhaust mountings worn . exhaust still secure

nearside lower wing and door daqmaged

Fail 20 Jun 2018 132,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong way (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center and rear exhaust mountings worn . exhaust still secure

nearside lower wing and door daqmaged

Pass 5 Jun 2017 127,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 127,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 123,223 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 123,210 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 May 2015 121,418 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 119,708 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting worn

Fail 2 Jun 2014 119,708 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 29 May 2013 113,852 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 113,852 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 105,152 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 105,152 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 97,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 97,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 81,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,512 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,928 miles

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

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

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

Slight free play in offside steering rack.

Fail 6 Jun 2006 61,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight free play in offside steering rack.

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 VRG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ51 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

NJ51 VRG is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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