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NU51 LSL

2001 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 104,562 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,516 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 89,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 89,997 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 77,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 77,309 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 62,568 miles

Front brake imbalance 25% limit is 25%.

Some slight scratching on very edge of zone A,Which in my opinion does not seriously effect drivers view of the road.

Some wear in rear gearbox mount.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,218 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,305 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,762 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,535 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 LSL is a 2001 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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