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NJ51 VUF

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,440 mi
Last recorded109,440 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc replace

Offside Front brake disc replace

Fail 10 Oct 2015 109,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc replace

Offside Front brake disc replace

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,327 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,211 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,622 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 89,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,448 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 75,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 55,950 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 47,342 miles

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

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 VUF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

NJ51 VUF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is NJ51 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 VUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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