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NJ51 VVW

2001 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,256 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 99,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,131 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 91,128 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 82,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,335 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,589 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 55,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 55,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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 VVW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

NJ51 VVW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is NJ51 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 VVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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