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NJ51 VUA

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,604 mi
Last recorded114,604 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,604 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,397 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 113,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 113,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 107,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 94,899 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 86,250 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 81,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 76,351 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 76,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,320 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 65,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,687 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 May 2009 57,326 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,459 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN CORRECTLY

Fail 21 Aug 2008 52,456 miles

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

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN CORRECTLY

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,998 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 43,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,612 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 VUA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

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