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NL51 HVR

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,737 mi
Last recorded128,737 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 HVR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,737 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 128,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Fail 21 Jan 2013 119,780 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 110,892 miles

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

offside abs ring split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 110,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

offside abs ring split

Pass 23 Dec 2010 99,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 84,890 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 84,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 73,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,149 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 51,880 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,880 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 4 Jan 2006 44,393 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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NL51 HVR is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL51 HVR, 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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NL51 HVR is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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