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NL51 WSJ

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 114,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 114,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 106,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 106,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,136 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 97,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,858 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and scored

High level brake light not working

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake discs worn and scored

High level brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,210 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 71,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,958 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 54,958 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,588 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate backing starting to come away

Pass 22 Sep 2005 28,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 28,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WSJ is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red 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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

NL51 WSJ is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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