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NU51 BWO

2001 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,173 mi
Last recorded180,173 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BWO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 180,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 178,117 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 176,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 170,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 170,294 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 158,351 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 158,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 144,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 129,094 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 129,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 113,059 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 113,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,246 miles

o/s/f abs ring loose

Fail 6 Mar 2009 100,246 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f abs ring loose

Pass 8 Feb 2008 86,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 86,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,665 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,448 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brack travel

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 BWO is a 2001 Renault Clio in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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 NU51 BWO, 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 BWO registered?

NU51 BWO is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is NU51 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 BWO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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