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NL51 JJZ

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 JJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,199 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 96,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,668 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,796 miles

battery insecure

exhaust clamp - after cat corroded,going to break

foglamp telltail on dash flashing when engine running - not affecting lights

water leak at engine timing cover area

Fail 29 Aug 2012 89,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

exhaust clamp - after cat corroded,going to break

foglamp telltail on dash flashing when engine running - not affecting lights

water leak at engine timing cover area

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,321 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 84,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,525 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,458 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 58,749 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,748 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 48,047 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,757 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 JJZ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

NL51 JJZ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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