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NL51 YVN

2001 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,664 mi
Last recorded72,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,664 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,785 miles

'SERV' light on.

Airbag warning light on.

Coolant leak from engine.

Noise from O/S/R wheel bearing.

Oil level below minimum.

Rear exhaust rubber split.

Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,757 miles

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

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

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

'SERV' light on.

Airbag warning light on.

Coolant leak from engine.

Noise from O/S/R wheel bearing.

Oil level below minimum.

Rear exhaust rubber split.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,090 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,343 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 28,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,118 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front and rear wipers split

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 YVN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

NL51 YVN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is NL51 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 YVN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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