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NJ51 YYS

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,444 mi
Last recorded68,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 YYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,740 miles

Head light lenses cloudy

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in inner rack joints

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,430 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 54,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,077 miles

both head lamp lenses fading

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc on inner face

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes cracked

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

slight leak of grease on o/s outer cv boot

Fail 28 Jan 2014 54,071 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both head lamp lenses fading

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc on inner face

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes cracked

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

slight exhaust blow

slight leak of grease on o/s outer cv boot

Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,621 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,587 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,587 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,142 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 47,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,071 miles

Front and Rear Reg plates have slight dirt build up causing letters to be slightly disfigured. Still clear enough to read from 20 metres away.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front and Rear Reg plates have slight dirt build up causing letters to be slightly disfigured. Still clear enough to read from 20 metres away.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,352 miles

passenger door damaged around the handle area.when the window is lowered the door opens.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 33,352 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

passenger door damaged around the handle area.when the window is lowered the door opens.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 22,970 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 22,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YYS is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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