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NU51 LSN

2001 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LSN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 104,779 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,718 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,248 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,672 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 84,672 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,018 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 43,994 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,994 miles

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 LSN is a 2001 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

NU51 LSN is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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