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NL51 VNC

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

51,997 mi
Last recorded51,997 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2015 51,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,850 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 42,850 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,691 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 40,691 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,986 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 33,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,799 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 33,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,032 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 33,033 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 24,939 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 24,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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 VNC 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 57.9%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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