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NJ51 VSE

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 126,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 123,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 123,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,784 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 118,784 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,790 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bush missing

o/s rear tyre side wall and tread cuts

Fail 22 Nov 2013 106,790 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bush missing

o/s rear tyre side wall and tread cuts

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s anti roll bar end bush worn

o/s tyre side wall cracked

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s anti roll bar end bush worn

o/s tyre side wall cracked

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,401 miles

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

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

bonnet catch slightly worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2010 87,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bonnet catch slightly worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,262 miles

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

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

bonnet catch slightly worn

both registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,627 miles

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

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

front no plate laminate fading?

Fail 18 Nov 2008 72,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,221 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 65,220 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 41,532 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 VSE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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