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NL51 JUW

2001 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,319 mi
Last recorded154,319 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 JUW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 154,319 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 154,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 149,388 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 149,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 148,212 miles

engine under body sheild cracked

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 146,658 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 146,658 miles

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 23 Feb 2011 141,356 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 20 Jan 2010 136,319 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 136,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 131,415 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 131,415 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 120,143 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 120,132 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake needs attention

Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,622 miles

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

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

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 JUW is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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