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NU51 JWV

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

120,857 mi
Last recorded120,857 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 JWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 105,764 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,276 miles

front anti rollbar rubbers worn

front tyres wearing on edges

slight marks to screen

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,271 miles

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

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

front anti rollbar rubbers worn

front discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

slight marks to screen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight damage to screen

Fail 23 Oct 2012 97,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight damage to screen

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to n/s front disc

slight damage to screen

Fail 30 Sep 2011 91,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to n/s front disc

slight damage to screen

Pass 30 Oct 2010 82,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,701 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 80,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,331 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 70,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,479 miles

front bubper insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2007 60,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 24 May 2006 53,359 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 53,359 miles

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

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 JWV is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

NU51 JWV is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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