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NL51 HYO

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 HYO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 110,229 miles

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

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,745 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 15 Sep 2016 105,743 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,402 miles

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

Nearside Front subframe aux mounting plate has one bolt sheared

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,383 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front subframe aux mounting plate has one bolt sheared

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,161 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,964 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,964 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 79,728 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,324 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 73,324 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,317 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake Discs worn front

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,529 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,964 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,964 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 48,212 miles

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 30 May 2006 37,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,909 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 36,909 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers slihgt split

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 HYO is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HYO, 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 NL51 HYO registered?

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

Is NL51 HYO safe to buy?

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