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NL51 YTF

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,171 mi
Last recorded99,171 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,171 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

rear fof tell tale flashes when the indicators are on but the rear fog is not

rear fog tell tale illuminates randomly when the light is not switched on

Front discs heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,120 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust hangar rubber hs come out of its housing but not causing the exhaust to be deemed insecure

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

rear fof tell tale flashes when the indicators are on but the rear fog is not

rear fog tell tale illuminates randomly when the light is not switched on

Front discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,953 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 88,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jul 2012 79,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 68,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,728 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,103 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bushes worn

Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber bushes worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,246 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 22 May 2006 62,219 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 52,012 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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 YTF is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

NL51 YTF is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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