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NL51 YUV

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 101,959 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,685 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,659 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all exhaust mounting bracket rubbers deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,484 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 87,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fog light tell tale lights up when brake or indicators opperated

Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fog light tell tale lights up when brake or indicators opperated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,042 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar links rubber bushes spliting

both rear tyres on 2mil

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,125 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls

both front tyres wearing baddly on iner edges

fog tell tail light comes on when pressing brake

front brake discs worn

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

wipers deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,598 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls

both front tyres wearing baddly on iner edges

fog tell tail light comes on when pressing brake

front brake discs worn

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,316 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

all springs corroded

all tyres cracking

antifreeze on min

front brake imbalance

n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes cracking

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking gearbox oil

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,554 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 46,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,679 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,160 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 YUV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

NL51 YUV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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