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NJ51 VXL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,099 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,697 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 65,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,087 miles

both front drop link bushes weak

cv boots have pin hole

front discs poor

Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,076 miles

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

both front drop link bushes weak

cv boots have pin hole

engine light on

front discs poor

Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,443 miles

both cv gaitors pin holed

slight deterioration to front number plate

Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,443 miles

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

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

both cv gaitors pin holed

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 4 Dec 2010 46,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 46,222 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,258 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,336 miles

Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

travel noted on handbrake & side play advise adjustment

Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,532 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 VXL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver 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 VXL, 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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NJ51 VXL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 2001.

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