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NL51 YVV

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,291 mi
Last recorded90,291 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch deteriorated

coil springs corroded and shockers reduced damping

fog light tell tail lighting up with stop light

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front cv boot deteriorated and small hole

oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,868 miles

brake pipes corroded and pitted

child seats fitted

coil springs corroded and worn

exhaust hanger deteriorated and clamp corroded

nearside & offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

offside front cv boot deteriorated and slight seepage

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,700 miles

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

o/s and n/s front droplink rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s and n/s front droplink rubbers deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear coil springs corroded

mist of oil around n/s inner drive shaft boot

rear exhaust support rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2013 788,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s gear box oil seal leaking

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s gear box oil seal leaking

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,398 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,864 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 66,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 62,224 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,839 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,540 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,181 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 48,181 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

TWO REAR TYRES CRACKING AND TREADS GETTING LOW

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,576 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 43,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 36,990 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 YVV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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