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NU51 BWL

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,919 mi
Last recorded90,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,919 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

s/r/s light on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

s/r/s light on

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,990 miles

both front tyres poor

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,990 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres poor

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front brake ABS ring corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake ABS rings corroded

both the rear brake hose ferrules corroded

engine oil level very low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,861 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,167 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,055 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,550 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,550 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 29,572 miles

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

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

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 BWL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NU51 BWL, 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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NU51 BWL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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