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NL51 XEM

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,314 mi
Last recorded61,314 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 61,314 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Centre/cat exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 24 Sep 2011 61,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Centre/cat exhaust clamp badly corroded

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,181 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,618 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 43,567 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,752 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 28,752 miles

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

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

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

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 XEM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

NL51 XEM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is NL51 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 XEM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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