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NL51 WTT

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,995 mi
Last recorded128,995 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,995 miles

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 128,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 123,652 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,983 miles

Both Front Coil Springs are heavily corroded, could become weak.

Damage to N/S/F Corner.

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Engine Rattling.

Exhaust Hangers are all deteriorating.

Insecure power cable beside ABS pump in engine bay.

Jacking Damage to both sills, front and rear.

O/S Headlamp Lense is going opaque.

Panel Damage to Both N/S Doors.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 109,976 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Both Front Coil Springs are heavily corroded, could become weak.

Both Front Wheel Bearings are worn and becoming noisy, replace in <3m. BORDERLINE TO FAILURE.

Damage to N/S/F Corner.

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Engine Rattling.

Exhaust Hangers are all deteriorating.

Insecure power cable beside ABS pump in engine bay.

Jacking Damage to both sills, front and rear.

O/S Headlamp Lense is going opaque.

Panel Damage to Both N/S Doors.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,901 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 101,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 951,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 94,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,255 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 90,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,645 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,193 miles

numerous chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2007 67,193 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

handbrake lever loose

numerous chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,406 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 41,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WTT is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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