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NL51 OVT

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,137 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,737 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,678 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,811 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 76,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,704 miles

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

front discs deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2010 69,702 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate faded slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front reg plate faded slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release stiff

Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,717 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet release stiff

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 48,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,927 miles

rear wiper split

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 OVT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

NL51 OVT is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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