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NL51 JVE

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,406 mi
Last recorded127,406 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 120,266 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger worn

Fail 14 Nov 2016 120,263 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust hanger worn

Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,400 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 113,990 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,483 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 107,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,007 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 97,007 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 95,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise rear wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,982 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,982 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,985 miles

power steering fault, heavey occationally.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,985 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 69,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 58,936 miles

Nearside 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 JVE is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

NL51 JVE is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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