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NJ51 VUV

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 75,182 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight travel hand brake

Fail 27 Nov 2010 75,182 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight travel hand brake

Pass 28 Nov 2009 68,447 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,591 miles

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

Slight wear N\S\F outer cv gaitor

Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,873 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 45,873 miles

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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 VUV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

NJ51 VUV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NJ51 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 VUV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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