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NL51 ZFB

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,206 mi
Last recorded115,206 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,206 miles

Rear exhaust hanger damaged but still supported

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,485 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre showing cracks to side wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,390 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre showing cracks to side wall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,868 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

accident damage repair to nearside front sharp edges taped over

front brake discs pitted and wearing thin

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,973 miles

accident damage repair to nearside front sharp edges taped over

front brake discs pitted and wearing thin

Fail 5 Oct 2013 92,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,887 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,406 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 359,162 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 33,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 23,624 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 ZFB is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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