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NJ51 VXF

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,377 miles

adjust handbrake travel/os mirror taped/secure rear reg plate/os outer cv boot/front pads and discs poor/exhaust brackets poor/ns track rod end slight play/nsr rim

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,787 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust back box rubber mount broke up

passanger seat does not tilt

Fail 1 Nov 2011 88,708 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

exhaust back box rubber mount broke up

passanger seat does not tilt

Pass 30 Oct 2010 80,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,637 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,637 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,540 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,465 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,468 miles

front brake pads low

front brakle discs starting to wear

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

Fail 3 Oct 2006 54,468 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

slight sideways movement in hand brake lever

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 VXF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red 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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for NJ51 VXF 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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