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NU51 AEX

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,914 mi
Last recorded97,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 AEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,914 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust noisey

Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust noisey

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 85,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,346 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,281 miles

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

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT BRACKET BROKEN. HEADLIGHT SECURE AND BEAM AIM OK

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR SUSPENSION LOAD LINK SWITCH ARM BROKEN

VEHICLE ENGINE APPEARS NOISY

Fail 23 Nov 2012 57,279 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT BRACKET BROKEN. HEADLIGHT SECURE AND BEAM AIM OK

REAR SUSPENSION LOAD LINK SWITCH ARM BROKEN

VEHICLE ENGINE APPEARS NOISY

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge of the tread

nsr tyre scrubbing inner part of the tread and is worn down to the 1.6mm limit

osf tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge of the tread

osr tyre scrubbing inner edge of the tread and is worn close to the limit

Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge of the tread

nsr tyre scrubbing inner part of the tread and is worn down to the 1.6mm limit

osf tyre scrubbing inner and outer edge of the tread

osr tyre scrubbing inner edge of the tread and is worn close to the limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,771 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,653 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,877 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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NU51 AEX is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU51 AEX, 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 NU51 AEX registered?

NU51 AEX is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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