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NU51 CHY

2001 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,636 mi
Last recorded51,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres heavily perished / cracking

Both rear tyres heavily perished / cracking

Both rear tyres out of shape

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger heavily deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,797 miles

Both front tyres perished / cracking

Both headlamp beam images poor

Exhaust back box hanger perished / cracking

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

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished / cracking

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre perished / cracking slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,249 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished / cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,828 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 44,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 43,568 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,525 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,124 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,697 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,107 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,109 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 CHY is a 2001 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CHY, 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 CHY registered?

NU51 CHY is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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