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NL51 OWD

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,279 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,717 miles

1. Hazard switch held in off position by wedge (catch broken). Awitch works correctly.

2. Drivers seat back has ripped back.

3. Both front brake disks slightly distorted.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 85,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

1. Hazard switch held in off position by wedge (catch broken). Awitch works correctly.

2. Drivers seat back has ripped back.

3. Both front brake disks slightly distorted.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 79,473 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 79,473 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,548 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,433 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs starting to corrode on the inside edge.

Negative battery terminal loose.

Offside front fog light missing.

Rear wiper splitting.

Slight play in offside front wheel.

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 OWD is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

NL51 OWD is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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