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NL51 JMV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,147 mi
Last recorded76,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,147 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,020 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 64,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 54,717 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 54,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 47,303 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery faulty

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 41,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,650 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 JMV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

NL51 JMV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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