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NL51 JKV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,775 mi
Last recorded125,775 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,775 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension mounting has movement in upper attachment, when weight off suspension

Fail 29 Aug 2019 125,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension mounting has movement in upper attachment, when weight off suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,905 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 118,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,144 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,268 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,753 miles

Coolant leak

both front abs rings cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front abs rings cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,901 miles

nearside and offside front abs rings cracked.(but not affecting abs unit)

Pass 7 May 2010 89,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet secondary latch doest work

exhaust centre securing clamp bolt deteriorated

maybe slight wheel bearing noise from nearside rear

nearside abs ring cracked

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,719 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet secondary latch doest work

exhaust centre securing clamp bolt deteriorated

maybe slight wheel bearing noise from nearside rear

nearside abs ring cracked

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,388 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 77,388 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 66,441 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,441 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 JKV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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