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NJ51 VRZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VRZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 113,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,333 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 110,333 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,055 miles

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

exhaust mounting clamp deteriorated

off side front headlamp aim deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014 104,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting clamp deteriorated

off side front headlamp aim deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,800 miles

Condition of exhaust

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,038 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of exhaust

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

Slight humin noise offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and scored

nearside mirror taped on but still secure

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but system still supported

Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and scored

nearside mirror taped on but still secure

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,311 miles

air bag light on

Fail 31 Aug 2010 63,279 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 May 2009 50,569 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,421 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 46,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,707 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 40,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 VRZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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