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NL51 WXG

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,695 mi
Last recorded92,695 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WXG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 85,509 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 85,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,333 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

hazard warning light has poor operation but worked when tested

Fail 1 Apr 2017 83,221 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

hazard warning light has poor operation but worked when tested

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,087 miles

Battery terminal loose

Fail 26 Mar 2016 82,060 miles

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

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

Battery terminal loose

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four shockabsorbers corroded

both headlights cloudy

Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,238 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four shockabsorbers corroded

both headlights cloudy

Pass 16 May 2014 77,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres cracked around complete outer wall on all tyres

Fail 16 May 2014 77,565 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres cracked around complete outer wall on all tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,489 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,624 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,173 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 31,028 miles

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 WXG is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL51 WXG registered?

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

Is NL51 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 WXG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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