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NJ51 VVA

2001 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 82,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 82,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 79,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 73,931 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2015 73,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Battery not fully secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,624 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2010 58,623 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,992 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 52,979 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 52,979 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,333 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 39,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 39,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,325 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 33,320 miles

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

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

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 VVA is a 2001 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

NJ51 VVA is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NJ51 VVA shows 21 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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