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NL51 YUU

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,254 mi
Last recorded163,254 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YUU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 163,254 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 163,253 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected by battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced when indicator on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 148,648 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 148,643 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 146,662 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 146,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 145,307 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011
Fail 28 Dec 2011

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,127 miles

rear exhaust mount worn

n/s/f wheel slight play

front discs worn +corroded +pads getting down

Pass 30 Dec 2009 108,854 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 108,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 103,751 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 103,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,671 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 55,671 miles

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

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

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 YUU is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YUU, 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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NL51 YUU is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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