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NJ51 VUX

2001 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,543 mi
Last recorded78,543 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VUX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,543 miles

slight hand brake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,523 miles

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

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

slight hand brake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre on 1,6mm

nearside rear coil broken at the end

Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,291 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 56,290 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 46,857 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 34,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,533 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,840 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,840 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 15 Sep 2005 17,603 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 VUX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

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

Is NJ51 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 VUX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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