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NL51 JSY

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,665 mi
Last recorded109,665 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,702 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,183 miles

rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 4 Dec 2012 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre stop light

rear exhaust rubber worn

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,313 miles

Offside front wing has taped repaired

both front tyres have low tread depth

high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 91,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wing has taped repaired

both front tyres have low tread depth

high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 91,265 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 55,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,587 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 JSY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

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

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