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NL51 YFU

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,523 mi
Last recorded62,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,523 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,523 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,896 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,591 miles

0/s n/s /abs rings CRACKED recommend REPLACED abs light OFF

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty sligt leak centre/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,953 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s/r on axle is corroding

brake servo is slightly corroding on underside

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,971 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges & side walls cracking

centre section corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges & side walls cracking

centre section corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,972 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,738 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 YFU 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 72.7%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

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

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