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NL51 WZU

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 126,105 miles

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r tyre low

o/s aim poor

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

o/s/r tyre flat and rim damaged

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 6 Nov 2014 126,105 miles

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)

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

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r tyre low

o/s aim poor

o/s/f cv boot leaking grease

o/s/r tyre flat and rim damaged

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,649 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 123,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 114,909 miles

o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 15 Aug 2012 106,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,989 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,989 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,181 miles

The rear exhaust mount is defective

Fail 10 Aug 2010 82,990 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The rear exhaust mount is defective

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,463 miles

r/h front wiper blade torn.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 72,463 miles

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

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

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

r/h front wiper blade torn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,074 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 63,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,463 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 49,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,524 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 WZU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

NL51 WZU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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